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infringe
UK /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ US /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/
verb 3
Definitions
verb
1
To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
Near-synonym: flout
The patent situation, too, played a part in this, as often a firm sought to produce something which would achieve a given result, and yet not infringe a patent held by another; or a railway engineer would think of a device of his own that would free him of obligation to some manufacturer.
2
To break in or encroach on something.
Near-synonym: impinge
A well regulated Militia, being neceſsary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3
To furnish or embellish with a fringe.
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