Transgress

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. [R.]

Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.

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.

3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.]

Why give you peace to this imperate beast
That hath so long transgressed you ?

Trans*gress", v. i. To offend against the law; to sin.

Who transgressed in the thing accursed.