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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infringed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Infringing}.] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere
to break. See {Fraction}, and cf. {Infract} .]
1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill
or obey; as, to infringe a law, right, or contract.
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If the first that did the edict infringe,
Had answered for his deed. --Shak.
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The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius.
--Golding.
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2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to
infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker.
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