transgressor
/trænsˈɡrɛsər/ · trans.gres.sor
noun
- A person who breaks or violates a law, rule, or moral code. The transgressor was brought to justice for their crimes.
- A person who crosses a boundary or oversteps a limit, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. The hikers became transgressors when they strayed from the designated trail.
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Did you know? The term 'transgressor' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law. In Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure', the character Angelo is portrayed as a transgressor for his own moral transgressions.