Infringe /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Infringed; p. pr. & vb. n. Infringing

1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law, right, or contract.

   If the first that did the edict infringe, Had answered for his deed.

   The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius.

2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.]

1. To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend.
2. To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.