infringe
[ in-frinj ]
/ ɪnˈfrɪndʒ /
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verb (used with object), in·fringed, in·fring·ing.
to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
verb (used without object), in·fringed, in·fring·ing.
to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon): Don't infringe on his privacy.
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Origin of infringe
synonym study for infringe
2. See trespass.
OTHER WORDS FROM infringe
in·fring·er, nounun·in·fringed, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH infringe
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British Dictionary definitions for infringe
infringe
/ (ɪnˈfrɪndʒ) /
verb
(tr) to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
(intr; foll by on or upon) to encroach or trespass
Derived forms of infringe
infringement, nouninfringer, nounWord Origin for infringe
C16: from Latin infringere to break off, from frangere to break
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