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Infringe

Definition

(formal/technical) To violate or break a law, agreement, or right, especially by doing something that is forbidden or not allowed. Often used in legal contexts to describe actions that encroach upon or trespass against established norms or regulations.

Example Sentences

1The company was sued for infringing the patent rights of a rival firm by manufacturing a similar product without permission.
2Does the new surveillance law infringe upon citizens' right to privacy, or is it a necessary measure to ensure national security?
3The government has been accused of infringing the human rights of minority groups by enforcing discriminatory policies.
4To avoid infringing the terms of the contract, please ensure that all deadlines are met and all obligations are fulfilled.
5There is an ongoing debate about whether the new copyright law will infringe upon the freedom of artistic expression or protect the rights of creators.

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