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transgress

trans.gress \tran(t)s-'gres, tranz-\ \-'gres-iv\ \-'gres-*r\ vb [F 
   transgresser, fr. L transgressus, pp. of transgredi to ste]p beyond or 
   across, fr. trans- + gradi to step - more at GRADE 1: to go beyond limits 
   set or prescribed by : VIOLATE {~ t he divine law} 2: to pass beyond or go 
   over (a limit or boundary)  1: to violate a command or law : SIN  2: to go 
   beyond a boundary or limit  - trans.gres.sive aj