Definitions for infringe

infringe in·fringe

Spelling: [in-frinj]
IPA: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

Infringe is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 113 anagrams from letters in infringe (efgiinnr).

Definitions for infringe

verb (used with object)

  1. to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress:

verb (used without object)

  1. to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon):

Origin of infringe

1525-35; Latin infringere to break, weaken, equivalent to in- in-2 + -fringere, combining form of frangere to Examples for infringe

To do so would be to infringe the only rigid rule in his household.

His answere was negative, that he would not infringe any parte of his Patente.

You could not infringe in May a law promulgated in October following.

New York, Maryland, and Connecticut have passed reforms that do not infringe upon the right to bear arms.

Because this pragmatic nationalism should not at all infringe on their rights to live in safety and dignity.

The election is on Tuesday and Freeman is rightfully concerned that his political views might infringe upon her chances.

To infringe is to break in upon; to trespass on another's rights.

Is it ethical to step outside the law for the greater good, or to infringe civil liberties as a means to an end?

Beware of making any distinctions which may infringe equality.

Or have we made it easier for governments to infringe on civil liberties, as the left argues?

Word Value for infringe
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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