infringe
/ɪnˈfɹɪndʒ/ · in fringe
verb
- Break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc. The new policy infringes on the rights of citizens to free speech.
- Break in or encroach on something The new development infringes on the neighboring property's privacy.
Did you know? The word 'infringe' has been used in various contexts, including law, politics, and social issues, to describe the act of breaking or violating established rules or rights.