infringe — actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
Korean meaning: 침해하다, 위반하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**프린**지
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke sessions at 3 AM seriously infringe on my right to sleep!
- The new building will infringe upon the historical preservation area.
- Using someone else's Wi-Fi password might infringe on their internet rights.
infringe
VERB//ɪnˈfrɪndʒ//
actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.)
A man infringes park rules by smoking near prohibition signs
Infringe on the fringe, and watch your conscience cringe
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infringere', combining 'in-' (into) and 'frangere' (to break). The word originally meant 'to break' and evolved to mean 'to violate or break the terms of an agreement'.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke sessions at 3 AM seriously infringe on my right to sleep!”
“The new building will infringe upon the historical preservation area.”
“Using someone else's Wi-Fi password might infringe on their internet rights.”
“The photographer was sued for infringing celebrity privacy by hiding in bushes.”
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