Trans‐gress″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Transgressed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Transgressing.] [Cf. F. transgresser. See Transgression.] 1. To pass over or beyond; to surpass.
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.
Why give you peace to this imperate beast
That hath so long transgressed you? Beau. & Fl.