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infringe

 

[ ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). To encroach or trespass upon. To violate or transgress.

Synonyms

breach, disobey, transgress, trespass, violate

Examples of usage

  • He was fined $500 for infringing copyright laws.
  • The company was found guilty of infringing on patents.
  • She was warned not to infringe on the neighbor's property.
  • The new regulations will make it harder for companies to infringe on environmental laws.
  • If you continue to infringe on our rights, we will take legal action.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To actively break or fail to comply with (a rule, code of conduct, etc.). To intrude on or interfere with something.

Synonyms

contravene, disobey, interfere, intrude, violate

Examples of usage

  • He tends to infringe on other people's personal space.
  • She didn't mean to infringe on your privacy.
  • Please try not to infringe on the designated smoking areas.
  • If you infringe on the company's policies, you may face consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "infringe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infringir

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन करना

🇩🇪 verletzen

🇮🇩 melanggar

🇺🇦 порушувати

🇵🇱 naruszać

🇯🇵 侵害する

🇫🇷 enfreindre

🇪🇸 infringir

🇹🇷 ihlal etmek

🇰🇷 침해하다

🇸🇦 انتهاك

🇨🇿 porušit

🇸🇰 porušiť

🇨🇳 侵犯

🇸🇮 kršiti

🇮🇸 brjóta

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 დარღვევა

🇦🇿 pozmaq

🇲🇽 infringir

Etymology

The word 'infringe' comes from Latin 'infringere', which means 'to break' or 'to violate'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Originally used in a legal context, 'infringe' has expanded to cover a broader range of meanings related to violation, encroachment, or trespass. The concept of infringing on rights or boundaries remains central to its usage.

See also: infringement, infringing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,562, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.