1. past tense of transgress; to go beyond or violate a law, rule, or boundary
He transgressed the school's strict dress code policy.
Ele transgrediu a política rigorosa de código de vestuário da escola.
2. to commit an offense or sin; to act wrongly or immorally
They transgressed against the moral principles of the community.
Eles transgrediram contra os princípios morais da comunidade.
3. to exceed or go beyond established limits
The artist transgressed the boundaries of traditional painting.
O artista transgrediu os limites da pintura tradicional.