·vt To Hinder; to Destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power.
II. Infringe ·vi To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to Injure; to Offend.
III. Infringe ·vi To Encroach; to Trespass;
— followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.
IV. Infringe ·vt To Break; to Violate; to Transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract.