violation vs infringement

violation and infringement both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
violation	Yes	No	No	No
infringement	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, violation and infringement are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of violation include infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour.

As nouns, violation and infringement are synonyms defined as:

violation and infringement: an act that disregards an agreement or a right

violation (noun)	infringement (noun)
a crime less serious than a felony	a crime less serious than a felony
entry to another's property without right or permission	an act that disregards an agreement or a right
the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
a disrespectful act
an act that disregards an agreement or a right