Definitions for infringes

infringes in·fringe

Spelling: [in-frinj]
IPA: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

Infringes is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 224 anagrams from letters in infringes (efgiinnrs).

Definitions for infringes

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 infringes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Beware of making any distinctions which may infringe equality.

Word Value for infringes
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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