Infringed
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of infringe; to have violated or encroached upon a law, right, or agreement.
The company infringed the patent by using the protected technology without permission.
Forms
- infringe
- infringes
- infringing
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Commentary
As a past tense form, 'infringed' is used to describe completed acts of violating rights or laws, often in contexts involving intellectual property or contractual obligations.
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