Trasgredire
Example: Non bisogna mai trasgredire le regole della scuola.
Definition
"Trasgredire" means to violate or disobey a rule, law, or norm intentionally. It implies going beyond the limits set by authority or convention, as in the example phrase 'Non bisogna mai trasgredire le regole della scuola,' meaning one should never break school rules.
Etymology
The word "trasgredire" comes from the Latin 'transgredi,' combining 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'gredi' meaning 'to step.' Literally, it means 'to step across' or 'go beyond,' capturing the idea of crossing boundaries or limits. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'transgress'?
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