Verb (intransitive and transitive)
/in.fɾinˈxiɾ/
Infringir refers to the act of breaking, violating, or encroaching upon a law, right, agreement, or regulation. The term is frequently used in both legal contexts when discussing violations of laws, regulations, or rights, as well as in general contexts, such as breaching a personal boundary or rule.
It has a moderate frequency of use in both oral and written forms, with a slight tendency towards being used in written legal documents and discussions due to its formal nature.
Los ciudadanos no deben infringir las leyes del país.
Citizens must not infringe the laws of the country.
Infringir los derechos de autor puede resultar en multas severas.
Infringing copyright can result in severe fines.
La empresa fue demandada por infringir el contrato acordado.
The company was sued for infringing the agreed contract.
Infringir is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. However, its use in phrases focusing on legal or ethical boundaries signifies its relevance.
Infringir la ley
To infringe the law
Ejemplo: No podemos permitir que nadie infrinja la ley en nuestra comunidad.
We cannot allow anyone to infringe the law in our community.
Infringir los derechos humanos
To infringe human rights
Ejemplo: Es inaceptable que un gobierno infrinja los derechos humanos de sus ciudadanos.
It is unacceptable for a government to infringe on the human rights of its citizens.
Infringir un acuerdo
To infringe an agreement
Ejemplo: Infringir un acuerdo puede llevar a consecuencias legales graves.
Infringing an agreement can lead to serious legal consequences.
The term infringir originates from the Latin word infringere, which is composed of in- (meaning "not") and frangere (meaning "to break"). Thus, it carries the connotation of breaking against something.
Synonyms: - Violentar - Transgredir - Incurrir en
Antonyms: - Respetar - Cumplir - Obedecer