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to transgress
01
to knowingly violate regulations or agreements
02
to explore new things in thoughts, actions, or places, going beyond what is known or expected
03
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
04
spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
Example
The daring graffiti artist decided to transgress city ordinances by spray-painting an elaborate mural on the public building.
The environmental activist was willing to transgress legal boundaries in order to peacefully protest and raise awareness about deforestation.
Her decision to transgress workplace rules by sharing sensitive company data led to serious repercussions for both her and the organization.
Students who transgress academic integrity face severe consequences, including expulsion, for cheating on exams.
Despite the explicit terms of their contract, he chose to transgress and disclose confidential information to a competitor.
