The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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, right, or contract.
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            If the first that did the edict infringe,
            Had answered for his deed.            --Shak.
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            The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius.
                                                  --Golding.
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   2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to
      infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker.
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