Definition of Transgress
to act in violation of some law
Examples of Transgress in a sentence
People who transgress the boundaries of social etiquette will be politely turned away at the door. 🔊
If all children were taught not to transgress the rules of common decency and good manners, the world would probably be a much better place for everyone. 🔊
Because I am a law abiding citizen, I take great pains not to transgress the speed limit or other traffic regulations. 🔊
After Luis agreed to the plan to transgress the dress code, he and his fellow rebels were suspended from school for three days. 🔊
All soldiers who serve their time and never transgress any of the regulations will receive an honorable discharge. 🔊
If anyone were to transgress the rules in the code of conduct, they would immediately be expelled from the organization. 🔊
Despite a strong urge to transgress the boundaries set by his parents, Alan decided to avoid more trouble and stay in his room. 🔊
He should have known better than to transgress the guidelines set down by the governing body. 🔊
Although Belinda didn’t want to transgress the unwritten social code of her class, she did the right thing by reporting what was happening in the girls’ restroom. 🔊
Kyle is wholeheartedly against any type of gun control because he doesn’t want to transgress the first law of nature, self-preservation. 🔊
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