infringe

in·fringe

verb \in-ˈfrinj\

in·fringedin·fring·ing

Definition of INFRINGE

transitive verb

1

: to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another <infringe a patent>

2

obsolete : defeat, frustrate

intransitive verb

: encroach —used with on or upon <infringe on our rights>

— in·fring·er noun

Examples of INFRINGE

1. They claim that his use of the name infringes their copyright.
2. Her rights must not be infringed.

Origin of INFRINGE

Medieval Latin infringere, from Latin, to break, crush, from in- + frangere to break — more at break

First Known Use: 1513

Rhymes with INFRINGE

butt hinge, impinge, syringe, unhinge