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Learn “Transgress”

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Transgress

verb/tranz-GRESS/

Meaning

To break a rule, law or moral limit.

In context

The character learned that to transgress the king's law brought harsh punishment.

Remember it

Trans means 'across' plus 'gress' to step — you step across the line you shouldn't cross.

Use it well

Use for crossing a rule or moral boundary, often in a formal tone.