Transgress

v. t. [imp. & p. p. TRANSGRESSED (trans-grĕst’); p. pr. & vb. n. TRANSGRESSING.] [Fr. transgresser, O. Fr. transgrédir, Sp. transgredir, trasgredir, It. transgredire, trasgredire, Lat. transgredi, transgressus, from trans, across, and gradi, to pass, walk.]

1. To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [Rare.]
2. Hence, to overpass, as any rule prescribed as the limit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral.

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.