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(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.