Also means
to violate (a rule or law)
Usage Note
Transgresser is a formal verb used in legal, moral, and religious contexts. Its noun form is transgression (feminine), and the agent noun transgresseur refers to the person who violates a rule. It is more emphatic than enfreindre (to break/infringe) and carries a stronger moral weight.
Examples
"Il a transgressé toutes les règles établies."
Natural Translation
He transgressed all established rules.
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