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transgression

nounfeminineformalcommon/tɾɐ̃ʒɡɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/trans·gres·são

Definition

1

The act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, or moral principle.

Usage examples

The transgression of company policy resulted in his dismissal.
Forgiveness for past transgressions was sought.

Common combinations

moral transgressionserious transgressiontransgression of the law