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transgressing |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. --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
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