1. people or entities that violate or break a law, rule, or agreement
Usage: plural of infringer

Examples

• The company sued the infringers for using their patented technology without permission.
• Copyright infringers face serious legal penalties.
• The court ordered the infringers to pay substantial damages.
• Software infringers were caught distributing pirated programs.
• Patent infringers must cease production immediately.
• The trademark infringers were forced to change their brand name.