transgressv. t.[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.)v. i. To offend against the law; to sin.()Who transgressed in the thing accursed. (I Chron. ii. 7.)