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.