Main Entry:

trans·gress

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 \-ˈgre-siv\ adjective

— trans·gres·sor \-ˈgre-sər\ noun