Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

infringe-on

verb
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ɒn/
Definition
To violate or encroach upon someone’s rights or privileges.
Examples
  • His actions may infringe on others’ privacy.
  • They worried that new regulations would infringe on their freedoms.
Meaning
Infringe-on refers to the act of breaking the rules or limits set by laws or social norms, especially regarding the rights of others.
Synonyms
  • violate
  • encroach
  • transgress
  • interrupt