transgression

noun

trans·​gres·​sion tran(t)s-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce transgression (audio)
tranz-
: an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
a
: infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty
b
: the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks

Examples of transgression in a Sentence

acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
Recent Examples on the Web In their minds, these affairs were minor transgressions—hardly something worth ending a relationship over. Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 But DeCurtis doesn’t think Combs’ transgressions will filter to musical bystanders. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024 This exhibition will explore concepts that define Black dandyism specifically and uncover elements of productive tension that appear when considering the figure—such as ownership, authority and self-possession, ease, exaggeration, freedom, transgression, dissonance, and spectacularity. News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2024 And perhaps how the husband’s transgression can bring them closer to a newfound peace. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transgression 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transgression was in the 14th century

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“Transgression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transgression. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

transgression

noun
trans·​gres·​sion tran(t)s-ˈgresh-ən How to pronounce transgression (audio)
tranz-
: an act, process, or example of transgressing

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