Impinge (Verb)
Meaning 1
Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- These new regulations impinge on our freedom of speech and are therefore unacceptable.
- The government's proposal to collect user data without consent would impinge on the people's right to online privacy.
- These recent zoning laws impinge on local business owners' ability to expand their operations.
- The court's decision in this case is likely to impinge on other similar cases currently waiting to be heard.
- The proposed construction of the high-rise building would impinge on the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.