INFRINGE Meaning and
Definition
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Infringe is a verb that refers to the act of violating, encroaching upon, or transgressing an established boundary, limit, or right of someone or something. The term entails the improper or unauthorized action of trespassing or going beyond what is considered acceptable or lawful. It commonly implies an infringement on the rights, privileges, or interests of others.
When used in a legal context, infringe often signifies the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of someone else's intellectual property, such as copyrighted materials, patents, or trademarks. In this sense, it suggests an act of plagiarism or piracy that violates the exclusive rights granted to the original creator or owner.
In general use, the term can encompass a wide range of actions or behaviors that contravene established rules, conventions, or protocols. This can involve infringing on someone's personal space, infringing upon academic regulations, or infringing upon an individual's privacy rights. It can also apply to acts of encroachment on physical territories or boundaries.
To infringe can also describe an action that restricts or hinders someone's freedoms, such as impinging on their freedom of speech, expression, or religious beliefs. In such cases, the term denotes an infringement on someone's fundamental rights as recognized by societal norms, legal systems, or moral codes.
Overall, to infringe is to go against, violate, or exceed the established limits, laws, or rights of others, whether legally, physically, or ethically.
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To break, as laws; to violate; to transgress; to encroach.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Other Common Misspellings for INFRINGE
Etymology of INFRINGE
The word "infringe" originates from the Latin verb "infringere", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "on") and the verb "frangere" (meaning "to break"). In Latin, "infringere" meant "to break" or "to violate". Over time, this Latin term was adopted into Middle English as "enfrangen", which eventually evolved into the Modern English word "infringe", retaining its meaning of "violating" or "breaking" a rule, law, or agreement.
Idioms with the word INFRINGE
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infringe (up)on sth
The idiom "infringe (up)on sth" means to violate, trespass, or encroach upon something or someone's rights, privacy, or boundaries. It can refer to actions that breach established rules, regulations, or limits.
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infringe on
The idiom "infringe on" means to violate or encroach upon someone's rights, boundaries, or privileges, typically through unauthorized interference or trespassing. It refers to a situation where someone's legal, moral, or personal restrictions are breached.
Similar spelling words for INFRINGE
- in brief,
- inebriate,
- infuriate,
- in for,
- invariable,
- informing,
- infrared,
- infuriated,
- invariant,
- infuriating,
- inpouring,
- inbred,
- invariance,
- inebriated,
- inebriety,
- in private,
- inferior,
- Inferring,
- inebriant,
- in force.
Conjugate verb Infringe
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was infringing
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PAST PARTICIPLE
infringed
PAST PERFECT
I
had infringed
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am infringing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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