infringe
Translation
to infringe, to violate, to breach
Examples
The company infringed the patent.
The company infringed the patent.
Don't infringe upon the rights of others.
Don't infringe upon the rights of others.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to infringe (sth.) The new law could infringe our rights.
((on/upon sth.)) to infringe (on/upon sth.) They said the tax infringes on their religious beliefs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: violate, breach, contravene, trespass
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in, on) and 'frangere' (to break). Literally 'to break in on'.
Memory Tips
Think of a fragile object. To 'infringe' is to 'break' a rule or right, like breaking something fragile.