transgression — an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænzˈɡreʃən/
Example Sentences
- His biggest transgression was eating the last slice of pizza without asking.
- The company faced severe penalties for environmental transgressions.
- She confessed her transgression of checking her phone during the important meeting.
transgression
NOUN[/trænzˈɡreʃən/]
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
an act that goes against established rules and codes of conduct
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin transgressio, derived from transgredi meaning 'to step across' or 'to go beyond.' The word literally describes the act of crossing over a boundary or line.
Breakdown
trans- (across/beyond) + gress- (to step/walk) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His biggest transgression was eating the last slice of pizza without asking.”
“The company faced severe penalties for environmental transgressions.”
“She confessed her transgression of checking her phone during the important meeting.”
“The court will determine the appropriate punishment for this transgression.”
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