transgress transgress /trænzˈgrɛs/

verb

1. () Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises  ( go against , infract , offend , breach , break , transgress , violate )
   act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    Offend all laws of humanity
   offend all laws of humanity
    Violate the basic laws or human civilization
   violate the basic laws or human civilization
    Break a law
   break a law
    Break a promise
   break a promise
   
2. Pass beyond (limits or boundaries)  ( transgress , trespass , overstep )
   pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
   
3. Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law  ( transgress , trespass , sin )
   commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
     The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
   The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
   
4. Spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline  ( transgress )
   spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
    The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island
   The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island