definition of
transgress

[1] #1 transgress v. [offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break] act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise". wn

[2] #2 transgress v. spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline; "The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island". wn

[3] #3 transgress v. [sin, trespass] commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law. wn

[4] #4 transgress v. [trespass, overstep] pass beyond (limits or boundaries). wn