'Infringed' definitions:

Definition of 'Infringed'

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  • 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]

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