Usage Note
Atteinte frequently appears in the legal phrase porter atteinte à ('to infringe upon' or 'to harm'), as in porter atteinte à la vie privée ('to violate privacy'). It differs from attaque in being more formal and abstract. The related verb atteindre means to reach or to affect.
Examples
"C'est une atteinte à ses droits."
Natural Translation
It is a violation of his rights.
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