infringe

1 go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afould of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" [syn: conflict, run afoul, contravene]

2 advance beyond the usual limit [syn: encroach, impinge]

English

Etymology

• From infringere. See infraction.

Verb

1. Break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.
2. Break in or encroach on something.

Translations

• French: enfreindre (1), transgresser (2)

Derived terms

• infringement
• infringer

Related terms

• infraction

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