Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infringe-the-right
verb
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ðə raɪt/
Definition
To violate or breach someone’s rights or liberties.
Examples
- The new law may infringe the rights of free speech.
- By restricting access to the information, they are attempting to infringe the rights of the public.
Meaning
Infringing on someone’s rights means to encroach upon, illegally interfere with, or disregard their legal entitlements.
Synonyms
- violate
- encroach
- breach
- contravene
- transgress
