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 limittransitive 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