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- DictionaryTrans·gres·sion/tranzˈɡreSHən/
noun
- 1. an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense: "I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions"
noun. trans· gres· sion tran (t)s-ˈgre-shən. tranz-. Synonyms of transgression. : 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.
the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this: Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions? Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules. See. transgress. Fewer examples. His alleged transgressions have been mostly political rather than personal.
Transgression definition: an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin.. See examples of TRANSGRESSION used in a sentence.
A transgression is something that is against a command or law. Whether you are cheating on a test, or cheating on a spouse, you are committing transgressions that are not easily forgiven. A transgression can be a failure to do your duty. A sin is a transgression against God.
noun. /trænzˈɡreʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) an act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable. She was unable to forgive his latest transgression. their transgression of social and cultural boundaries. transgression against somebody/something They are guilty of transgression against the natural order.
Dec 1, 2012 · to violate a command or law : sin; to go beyond a boundary or limit; to go beyond limits set or prescribed by : violate… See the full definition
3 days ago · 2 meanings: 1. a breach of a law, etc; sin or crime 2. the act or an instance of transgressing.... Click for more definitions.
