infringement

A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement.

An encroachment, as of a right or privilege: synonym: breach.

A breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.

The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment.

An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass.

a violation or breach, as of a law

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

a crime less serious than a felony