transgression
noun
trans·gres·sion
tran(t)s-ˈgre-shən 
tranz-
: an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
a
: infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty
b
: the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks
Synonyms
Examples of transgression in a Sentence
acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere
a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
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The Kremlin has rejected allegations that its troops have committed such transgressions in Ukraine.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
Fargo creator weighs in on that Stranger Things parallel in episode 4
What were your thoughts on Gator being blinded by Ole Munch for his transgressions?
—EW.com, 7 June 2024
For all his transgressions, at least Richard Nixon resigned.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
The fallout of the incident felt unnecessarily drawn out, with some even becoming openly suspicious of the reasoning behind some outlets, platforms, and fellow movie fans repeatedly bringing up Smith’s transgression months and years after its occurrence.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
Fargo creator weighs in on that Stranger Things parallel in episode 4
What were your thoughts on Gator being blinded by Ole Munch for his transgressions?
—EW.com, 7 June 2024
For all his transgressions, at least Richard Nixon resigned.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
The fallout of the incident felt unnecessarily drawn out, with some even becoming openly suspicious of the reasoning behind some outlets, platforms, and fellow movie fans repeatedly bringing up Smith’s transgression months and years after its occurrence.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2024
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“Transgression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgression. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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transgression
noun
trans·gres·sion
tran(t)s-ˈgresh-ən
tranz-
: an act, process, or example of transgressing
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