transgression
nounfeminineformal/tɾɐ̃ʒɡɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
trans·gres·são
Definition
The act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, or moral principle.
The transgression of company policy resulted in his dismissal.
Forgiveness for past transgressions was sought.
Common collocations
moral transgressionserious transgressiontransgression of the law
Etymology
Do latim 'transgressio, -onis', de 'transgredi' (atravessar, violar).