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Infringement vs Misdemeanor - What's the difference?

infringement | misdemeanor | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between infringement and misdemeanor

is that infringement is a violation or breach, as of a law while misdemeanor is a crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.

infringement

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a violation or breach, as of a law
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  • an encroachment on a right, a person, a territory, or a property
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    misdemeanor

    Alternative forms

    * misdemeanour (UK)

    Noun

  • (en noun) (US)
  • (legal) A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are usually called felonies.
  • Synonyms

    * petty crime

    See also

    * (more serious crime)