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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
 
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French transgresser, from [[Latin]] transgressus, past participle of transgredi to step beyond or across, from trans- + gradi to step
 
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French transgresser, from [[Latin]] transgressus, past participle of transgredi to step beyond or across, from trans- + gradi to step
*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]
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*Date: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]
 
==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
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Etymology

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

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)