übertreten — meaning in English

English meaning

• infringe verb To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
• trespass verb To enter someone's land or property without permission.
• violate verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

Senses

übertreten is used for these senses in English:

• infringe (transitive) To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
• violate (transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

infringe — full definition

1. verb To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
2. verb To break in or encroach on something.
3. verb To furnish or embellish with a fringe.

trespass — full definition

1. verb To enter someone's land or property without permission.
2. noun The act of entering private property without the owner's permission.
3. verb (dated or formal) To do wrong; to sin or offend against someone.

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