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(), 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. Dryden. 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. Milton. 3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.] Why give you peace to this imperate beast That hath so long transgressed you ? Beau. & Fl. Transgress" v. i.To offend against the law; to sin. Who transgressed in the thing accursed. I Chron. ii. 7. スポンサード リンク
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