In·fringe v. t. [imp. & p. p. Infringed p. pr. & vb. n. Infringing ]
1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law, right, or contract.
If the first that did the edict infringe,
Had answered for his deed. --Shak.
The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius. --Golding.
2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.]