flagrant infringement
[FLAJ-rənt in-FRINJ-mənt]
noun phrasepl: flagrant infringements
violação flagrante
1. a clear, obvious, and blatant violation of a law, right, or agreement that is easily noticed and undeniable
The company's flagrant infringement of copyright laws resulted in a massive fine.
A violação flagrante das leis de direitos autorais pela empresa resultou em uma multa massiva.
2. in legal contexts, a serious and deliberate breach that shows contempt for established rules or intellectual property rights
The court ruled it a flagrant infringement of the patent agreement.
O tribunal considerou uma violação flagrante do acordo de patente.
This term is commonly used in legal and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is frequently employed in intellectual property disputes and contract law. The phrase carries serious legal weight and often implies intentional misconduct rather than accidental violation, making it a significant accusation in formal proceedings.
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