transgresser

Definitions of transgresser
  1. verb
    go against, as of rules and laws
    synonyms: enfreindre
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    enfreindre, muer, violer, être contraire à
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  2. verb
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
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    pénétrer, s'introduire, violer le domicile
    enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
    type of:
    enfreindre, muer, violer, être contraire à
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  3. verb
    pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
    synonyms: dépasser, outrepasser
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    passer
    go across or through
  4. verb
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    synonyms: enfreindre, muer, violer, être contraire à
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    commettre un crime, commettre un péché, pécher, transgresser la loi
    commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
    faire une bévue, gaffer
    commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
    enfreindre
    go against, as of rules and laws
    commettre un crime, transgresser la loi
    break the law
    pécher, tomber
    yield to temptation or sin
    pénétrer, s'introduire, violer le domicile
    enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
    type of:
    mépriser
    show a lack of respect for
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