infringe
verb (used with object)
to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress.
infringes
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present tense formof infringe (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The new model prompted yet another lawsuit from UMG and Sony, alleging the latest model still infringes on their copyrighted works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
In the Peacock case, the court also notes that the tax violates the First Amendment because it infringes on freedom of speech by “requiring content-based distinctions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
"This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct, which at first sight infringes EU competition rules," the commission said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
For pupils, however, it can mean undignified waits or requests to go, which they say "infringes on human rights".
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
The want of it not only infringes on necessary Duty, but sometimes excludes this duty.
From Thrift by Samuel Smiles
