Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Infringe \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. [Obs.] --Hooker.