Definition of infringe

• v. t. - To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract.
• v. t. - To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power.
• v. i. - To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend.
• v. i. - To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.