Transgression

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French transgresser, from Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredi to step beyond or across, from trans- + gradi to step

• Date: 15th century

Definitions

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)