Definition

A person who violates or breaks a law, rule, or agreement.

Example

The company took legal action against the infringer for using their copyrighted material without permission.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new law about copyright issues?

Yeah, they say it could catch a lot of infringers.

I wonder how they plan to enforce it, though.

It’s probably going to be tough, but they need to crack down on infringers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infringer → It is formed from "infringere" (from Latin, meaning to break or violate) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An infringer is a person who breaks or violates a law or right.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'breaks' ('infringere') a rule or right — that's why an infringer is a person who violates something.

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