infringe
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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>
intransitive verb
: encroach —used with on or upon <infringe on our rights>
— in·fring·er noun
See Examples of INFRINGE
- They claim that his use of the name infringes their copyright.
- 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
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