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 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.