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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"
Transgression definition: an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin.. See examples of TRANSGRESSION used in a sentence.
transgression. noun. /trænzˈɡreʃn/. /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.
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.
Transgression definition, an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin. See more.
to go beyond the limit of what is morally or legally acceptable. transgress something They had transgressed the bounds of decency. transgress (against somebody/something) to transgress against God/your neighbour/natural law. We will punish any who transgress. Word Origin. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
verb (used without object) to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin. Synonyms: trespass, err. verb (used with object) to pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.): to transgress bounds of prudence. to go beyond the limits imposed by (a law, command, etc.); violate; infringe: to transgress the will of God.
