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Transgress

Definition

(formal) To go beyond the limits or boundaries set by a law, rule, or moral principle; to commit an act that is considered wrong or unacceptable. Typically collocates with 'against', 'beyond', or 'the boundaries of'.

Example Sentences

1The company was accused of transgressing against environmental regulations by dumping toxic waste in the river.
2Is it morally justifiable to transgress the boundaries of personal freedom in the name of national security?
3The artist's latest installation has been criticized for transgressing the limits of good taste and decency.
4The new policy aims to prevent employees from transgressing against company rules by providing clear guidelines and consequences.
5There is a long history of philosophers debating the ethics of transgressing the law in pursuit of a higher moral good.

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