Trans·gress v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transgressed p. pr. & vb. n. Transgressing.]
1. To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [R.]
Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law. --Dryden.
2. Hence, to overpass, as any prescribed as the ░imit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral.
For man will hearken to his glozing lies,
And easily transgress the sole command. --Milton.
3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.]
Why give you peace to this imperate beast
That hath so long transgressed you ? --Beau. & Fl.