transgress

Example Sentences

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The Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, David Hume, for example, argued that suicide did not transgress a person's duty "to God, our neighbour, or ourselves".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

That was hardly a fringe view in the progressive ethos of the Bay Area, where he was based, though he still managed to transgress the boundaries on a regular basis.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

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

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