Infringe
Infringe , transitive verb
[Latin infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See Fraction, and compare Infract.]
1.
To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law, right, or contract.
If the first that did the edict infringe,
Had answered for his deed.
The peace... was infringed by Appius Claudius.
2.
To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obsolete] — Hooker
Infringe , intransitive verb
1.
To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend.
2.
To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another.