01 v. t. To pass over or beyond; to surpass.
imp. & p. p.
Transgressed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Transgressing
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To pass over or beyond; to surpass.[R.]“Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.” — Dryden.
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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.
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To offend against; to vex.[Obs.]“Why give you peace to this imperate beast That hath so long transgressed you ?” — Beau. & Fl.