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infringir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • compromise noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
  • infringe verb To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
  • violate verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

Senses

infringir is used for these senses in English:

  • break (transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
  • compromise (transitive) To breach (a security system).
  • infringe (transitive) To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
  • violate (transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

break — full definition

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

compromise — full definition

  1. noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
  2. verb To settle a disagreement by each side making concessions.
  3. verb To weaken or damage something, or expose it to risk.

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