INFRINGE

vt to hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power.

2. infringe ·vi to break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend.

3. infringe ·vi to encroach; to trespass;

— followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.

4. infringe ·vt to break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract.