Meaning of infringe in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

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1. Verb

   infringe

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from Latin infringere, from in-‘into’ + frangere‘to break’

   Definitions

   1. go against, as of rules and laws

   Examples

   • « He ran afould of the law »
   • « This behavior conflicts with our rules »
2. 2. advance beyond the usual limit