'Infringe' definitions:

Definition of 'infringe'

From: WordNet
verb
Go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" [syn: conflict, run afoul, infringe, contravene]
verb
Advance beyond the usual limit [syn: encroach, infringe, impinge]

Definition of 'Infringe'

From: GCIDE
  • Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Infringed; p. pr. & vb. n. Infringing.] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See Fraction, and cf. Infract .]
  • 1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law, right, or contract. [1913 Webster]
  • If the first that did the edict infringe, Had answered for his deed. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius. --Golding. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Infringe'

From: GCIDE
  • Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. i.
  • 1. To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'infringe'

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