1
as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere
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as in violation
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
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Recent Examples of transgression
Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.
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Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Think about this not only on this level, but in issues of other types of transgressions, like murder.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Their transgression, according to the State Department?
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Her captors keep asking her to confess to the mysterious transgression that has left her to this terrible fate.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
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Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Think about this not only on this level, but in issues of other types of transgressions, like murder.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Their transgression, according to the State Department?
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Her captors keep asking her to confess to the mysterious transgression that has left her to this terrible fate.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgression
Noun
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Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Earlier this year, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against Chicago, asserting identical violations of the supremacy clause due to Chicago laws restraining local cooperation with immigration enforcement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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Fans of horror movies and crime thrillers will be intrigued by Get Out and Seven.—
Paulina Jayne Isaac,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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Cincinnati's recent uptick in crime During a June 24 news conference, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Police Chief Teresa Theetge and other city leaders acknowledged the unease over crime among Cincinnati residents, particularly in neighborhoods in the urban core.—
Fox19 staff,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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Essential components of effective IP due diligence include a thorough ownership analysis, assessment of IP validity and enforceability and evaluation of potential infringement risks.—
Keegan Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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There's two potential copyright infringements, Kupferschmid explained.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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As a result, anyone who sought treatment for a physical illness at St. Leonard’s Hospital first had to confess their sins and have their soul cleansed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The Lorde’s Virgin birth came on June 27, and it was born with sin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Transgression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgression. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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