From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinfringein‧fringe /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ ●○○ verb [transitive] SCLILLEGALto do something that is against a law or someone’s legal rights A backup copy of a computer program does not infringe copyright. —infringement noun [countable, uncountable] the infringement of human rights → infringe on/upon something→ See Verb table
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infringe• If a teacher makes copies of software for students, he or she is infringing copyright.• Arrangements for widow's pensions infringed laws on equal pay and treatment.• The court ruled that he had infringed the company's patent.From Longman Business Dictionaryinfringein‧fringe /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ (also infringe on) verb [transitive] to do something that is against a law or someone’s legal rightsThere was no evidence that Apple’s work was infringing Xerox copyrights.We’ll be watching closely to see whether they infringe on our patents. —infringement noun [countable, uncountable]The company doesn’t believe its promotional material is a trademark infringement.→ See Verb tableOrigin infringe (1500-1600) Latin infringere, from frangere “to break” 