transgression
Americannoun
noun
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a breach of a law, etc; sin or crime
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the act or an instance of transgressing
Related Words
See breach.
Other Word Forms
- nontransgression noun
Etymology
Origin of transgression
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin trānsgressiōn-, stem of trānsgressiō “passage across, transition, violation”; equivalent to transgress + -ion
Example Sentences
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Mr. Thomas spent years trying to come to grips with his transgressions both privately and publicly; at one point he even played himself in a theatrical production based on his downfall.
From New York Times
“When there’s transgression against the law, it does not matter who is involved,” Hichilema said.
From Seattle Times
There are further concerns that the Biden administration, especially the Pentagon, is reluctant to help establish a new international court that could, conceivably, target U.S. officials for past or future alleged transgressions in war.
From Washington Post
Pyramiding two transgressions of state rules to go after a federal candidate is legally plausible.
From Washington Post
After years of waiting for some response to Trump’s transgressions, Thursday’s historic development has a kind of “at last” feel.
From Los Angeles Times
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