transgression (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /trænzˈɡreʃən/
Definition
An act that goes against a rule, law, or code of conduct; a violation.
Examples
His latest transgression was a minor one, but it still angered the king.
The company was fined for its repeated transgressions against environmental regulations.
She viewed her small lie as a minor transgression, not a serious offense.
How to Use transgression
- transgression against (prepositional phrase)
- To violate a rule, law, or principle that protects something or someone. — "His actions were a transgression against the basic principles of justice."
- transgression of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of violating a specific rule, law, or boundary. — "The book details the transgression of moral boundaries."
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