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transgress

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Main Entry:
trans·gress Listen to the pronunciation of transgress
Pronunciation:
\tran(t)s-ˈgres, tranz-\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English, from Middle French transgresser, from Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredi to step beyond or across, from trans- + gradi to step — more at grade
Date:
15th century
intransitive verb 1 : to violate a command or law : sin 2 : to go beyond a boundary or limit transitive verb 1 : to go beyond limits set or prescribed by : violate <transgress divine law> 2 : to pass beyond or go over (a limit or boundary)
— trans·gres·sive Listen to the pronunciation of transgressive \-ˈgre-siv\ adjective
— trans·gres·sor Listen to the pronunciation of transgressor \-ˈgre-sər\ noun
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