transgress

Example Sentences

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I’m always fascinated by what society does to allow themselves to do whatever to transgress.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Rather, institutional principle and precedent predominate in the criminal courts over those who would transgress them.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2022

“It could be another previous life, or some harm done to you, or a lack of self-knowledge that makes us transgress on our worldview,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022

The minister, Mohamed Abdel Atim says it is "a clear message to those who transgress on the Nile".

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2022

Heraclitus says, “Not even the sun will transgress his orbit but the Erinyes, the ministers of justice, overtake him.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton