Meaning of transgress

(verb) 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"

spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline; "The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island"

commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

pass beyond (limits or boundaries)