Both Uses of
transgress
in
Persuasion
- He certainly knew what was right, nor could she fix on any one article of moral duty evidently transgressed; but yet she would have been afraid to answer for his conduct.†
Chpt 17 *
- Lady Russell, in spite of all her former transgressions, he could now value from his heart.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
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(transgress) to violate a rule, promise, or social norm