释义
[ in-frinj ] SHOW IPA
/ ɪnˈfrɪndʒ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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verb (used with object), in·fringed, in·fring·ing. to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
verb (used without object), in·fringed, in·fring·ing. to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon ): Don't infringe on his privacy.
Origin of infringe First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin infringere “to break, weaken,” equivalent to in- in-2 + -fringere, combining form of frangere “to break”; akin to break
SYNONYMS FOR infringe 1 break, disobey.
2 poach.
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synonym study for infringe 2 . See trespass.
OTHER WORDS FROM infringe in·fring·er, noun un·in·fringed, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH infringe infringe , impingeWords nearby infringe infratemporal fossa, infratrochlear nerve, infraversion, infrequency, infrequent, infringe , infringement, in front of, infula, infulae, in full
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Example sentences from the Web for infringe The election is on Tuesday and Freeman is rightfully concerned that his political views might infringe upon her chances.
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New York, Maryland, and Connecticut have passed reforms that do not infringe upon the right to bear arms.
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Because this pragmatic nationalism should not at all infringe on their rights to live in safety and dignity.
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Is it ethical to step outside the law for the greater good, or to infringe civil liberties as a means to an end?
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Or have we made it easier for governments to infringe on civil liberties, as the left argues?
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The effect of this bill goes to infringe all the State laws.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) | Various
The imperturbable sentinel stood like a rock before the entrance: "My orders are precise," he said, "and I may not infringe them."
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If it is in the village, it is fenced about, lest the foot of any rash intruder should infringe its sanctity.
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) | Sir James George Frazer
His lordship does not limit their liberty; their liberty does not infringe his rights.
The Parables of Our Lord | William Arnot
Thus was confirmed the tradition, and no attempt has since been made to infringe the "Chowra monopoly."
Man, Past and Present | Agustus Henry Keane
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British Dictionary definitions for infringe verb (tr) to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
(intr; foll by on or upon) to encroach or trespass
Derived forms of infringe infringement , noun infringer , noun Word Origin for infringe C16: from Latin infringere to break off, from frangere to break
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