Meaning of the word infringed in English

What does infringed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

infringed

US /ɪnˈfrɪndʒd/
UK /ɪnˈfrɪndʒd/

Verb

past tense and past participle of infringe: to actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc.

Example:
The company infringed on the patent rights of its competitor.
Their actions infringed upon our freedom of speech.