The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.]
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            Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.
                                                  --Dryden.
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   2. Hence, to overpass, as any prescribed as the ?imit of
      duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral.
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            For man will hearken to his glozing lies,
            And easily transgress the sole command. --Milton.
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   3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.]
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            Why give you peace to this imperate beast
            That hath so long transgressed you ?  --Beau. & Fl.
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