Transgress
/trænzˈɡrɛs/noun
To violate a law, command, or moral code.
Did you know?In ancient texts, transgression was often linked to the idea of crossing boundaries set by divine entities, invoking serious repercussions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲrē-
“to step or walk.”
Latin
Latin
transgressus
“crossed over, passed beyond.”
Old French
Old French
transgresser
“to violate or go beyond.”
Middle English
Middle English
transgressen
“to violate a precept or command.”
Modern English
English
transgress
“to infringe or go beyond established limits.”