infringer

/ɪnˈfrɪndʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who infringes a law, patent, or copyright

“The court ruled that the company was an infringer of the patented technology.”

2. noun

a person or organization that fails to comply with a regulation or standard

“The health department identified several infringers of food safety regulations.”

Synonyms

  • offender
  • transgressor
  • violator

Antonyms

  • adherer
  • complier