1. (v. t.) To trespass on; to violate; to transgress; as, to infringe on a right\.

2. (v. t.) To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power.

3. (v. i.) To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend.

4. (v. i.) To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.

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