In‐fringe″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Infringed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Infringing (?).] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See Fraction, and cf. Infract.] 1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract.
If the first that did the edict infringe,
Had answered for his deed. Shak.
The peace... was infringed by Appius Claudius. Golding.
2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. Hooker.