infringe
Translation
to violate, to breach
Examples
The company infringed the patent.
The company infringed the patent.
Don't infringe on my privacy.
Don't infringe on my privacy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to break a law or right The company infringed the patent.
((on/upon sth.)) to limit someone's rights or freedom Don't infringe on my privacy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: violate, breach, contravene; Antonyms: obey, respect
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'frangere' (to break). Literally 'to break in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'breaking in' to someone's rights or a rule. The 'fringe' part sounds like 'break'.