infringe
Definitions
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or set of rules.
To act so as to limit or undermine something, such as someone's rights or freedom.
Examples
The company was sued for trying to infringe on the competitor's patented technology.
You must ensure that your new website design does not infringe upon any existing copyrights.
The government argued that the new law did not infringe on the fundamental rights of its citizens.
Synonyms
violate encroach trespass breach contravene transgress intrude