transcription, транскрипция: [ tran(t)s-ˈgres, tranz- ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French transgresser, from Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredi to step beyond or across, from trans- + gradi to step — more at grade
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1. : to violate a command or law : sin
2. : to go beyond a boundary or limit
transitive verb
1. : to go beyond limits set or prescribed by : violate
transgress divine law
2. : to pass beyond or go over (a limit or boundary)
• trans·gres·sive -ˈgre-siv adjective
• trans·gres·sor -ˈgre-sər noun