1. a person who violates a law, rule, or moral principle

Examples

• The judge sentenced the transgressor to community service.
• School officials met with the transgressor to discuss the violation of dress code rules.
• In many religions, transgressors are encouraged to seek forgiveness.
• The security camera helped identify the transgressor who vandalized the building.
• Parents often struggle with how to discipline young transgressors fairly.
• The transgressor showed genuine remorse for breaking the agreement.