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- DictionaryIn·fringe/inˈfrinj/
verb
- 1. actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.): "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright"
Definition of infringe verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
infringe verb [T] (LIMIT) to limit someone's rights or freedom: This law infringes on a citizen's right to bear arms.
Infringe definition: to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress. See examples of INFRINGE used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧fringe /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ verb [ transitive] to do something that is against a law or someone’s legal rights A backup copy of a computer program does not infringe copyright. —infringement noun [ countable, uncountable] the infringement of human rights → infringe on/upon something → See Verb table E...
infringe /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ vb. ( transitive) to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc) ( intr; followed by on or upon) to encroach or trespass. Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin infringere to break off, from frangere to break. inˈfringement n inˈfringer n.
Dictionary definition of infringe. To violate or encroach upon a law, rule, right, or boundary, often resulting in a breach of established standards or limits. "This new legislation could potentially infringe on our civil liberties." Detailed meaning of infringe.
Definition of infringe. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
