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Definition of “infringe

infringe (ɪnˈfrɪndʒPronunciation for infringe

Definitions

verb

  1. (tr) to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
  2. (intr; foll by on or upon) to encroach or trespass

Alternative Forms

inˈfringement noun inˈfringer noun

Word Origin

C16: from Latin infringere  to break off, from frangere to break

Usage examples

  • Things had been so good between them since she had made the vow not to infringe on his space, to interrupt.
    Appiganesi, Lisa, Dreams of Innocence (1994)
  • But, at least, it is a message to VIP that we are not going to stand by and watch them infringe our copyrights.
    Business Today (1998)
  • Intel has asserted that its chips do not infringe on Patriot's intellectual property.
    Globe and Mail (2004)
  • They remain the intervener's favourite weapon, probably because they infringe no territory.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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