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infringe

[ in-frinj ]

verb (used with object)

infringed, infringing.
  1. to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress:

    to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.

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verb (used without object)

infringed, infringing.
  1. to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon ):

    Don't infringe on his privacy.

    Synonyms:

infringe

/ ɪ²Ôˈ´Ú°ùɪ²Ô»åÏô /

verb

  1. tr to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
  2. intr; foll by on or upon to encroach or trespass
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Derived Forms

  • ¾±²Ôˈ´Ú°ù¾±²Ô²µ±ð³¾±ð²Ô³Ù, noun
  • ¾±²Ôˈ´Ú°ù¾±²Ô²µ±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ¾±²Ô·´Ú°ù¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ð°ù noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of infringe1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin infringere “to break, weaken,†equivalent to in- in- 2 + -fringere, combining form of frangere “to breakâ€; akin to break
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of infringe1

C16: from Latin infringere to break off, from frangere to break
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Hungary's decision aligns with its broader foreign policy stance under Orban, who has cultivated close ties with Israel and adopted a critical view of international institutions perceived as infringing on national sovereignty.

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said that while "the right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy", that right "does not include the right to intimidate or infringe on the fundamental freedoms of others."

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Lady Gaga was all about the Mayhem Ball on Wednesday, making the tour announcement a day after she was sued for allegedly infringing on a surf company’s “Mayhem†logo.

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Student activists have long campaigned for hairstyle rules to be relaxed, saying it infringes on their human dignity and personal freedom over their bodies.

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The AP argues the ban is retaliatory and infringes on First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and the press.

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