Meaning & use
Infringes
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Actively breaks the terms of a law, agreement, or right, or encroaches on someone's rights.
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Copying the song without permission infringes the artist's copyright.
The new policy infringes on employees' right to privacy.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in legal contexts, especially regarding intellectual property, such as 'infringes a patent' or 'infringes a trademark'.
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