transgress
tranz gres
- v act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
- v spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island - v commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
- v pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
- Inadvertently the expedition transgressed the international border and was caught up in sniper fire.
- The keepers of the facility transgressed all international laws by extracting information through torture.
- The Government sent the cruiser to anchor off Patang shore, but gave notice that it would not transgress the bilateral treaty by landing troops.