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Definition of infringer
infringer
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒər/
in · frin · ger
Plural:infringers
•Adjective:infringing
infringer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person or entity that violates a law, rule, agreement, or another party's legal rights, especially regarding patents, copyrights, or trademarks.
Example
"The software company filed a lawsuit against the alleged infringer to protect its patented source code."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the verb 'infringe' plus the agentive suffix '-er'; 'infringe' derives from Latin 'infringere', meaning 'to break off, bruise, or weaken', from 'in-' (in) and 'frangere' (to break).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Infringer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/infringer