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- Dictionarytransgression/trɑːnzˈɡrɛʃn/
noun
- 1. an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence: "I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions" Similar Opposite
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TRANSGRESSION definition: 1. the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this: 2. the act or…. Learn more.
: 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. Synonyms.
TRANSGRESSION meaning: 1. the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this: 2. the act or…. Learn more.
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.
transgression in British English. (trænzˈɡrɛʃən ) noun. 1. a breach of a law, etc; sin or crime. 2. the act or an instance of transgressing. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
an act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable. She was unable to forgive his latest transgression. transgression against somebody/something They are guilty of transgression against the natural order.
Define transgression. transgression synonyms, transgression pronunciation, transgression translation, English dictionary definition of transgression. n. 1. A violation of a law, principle, or duty. See Synonyms at breach. 2. The exceeding of due bounds or limits. 3. A relative rise in sea level resulting...
What does the noun transgression mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun transgression. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. transgression has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. physical geography (1880s) geology (1880s)
to break a law or moral rule: Those are the rules, and anyone who transgresses will be severely punished. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Obeying & breaking the law.
If someone transgresses, they break a moral law or a rule of behavior. If a politician transgresses, that is not the fault of the media. It seemed to me that he had transgressed the boundaries of good taste. Synonyms: go beyond, exceed, infringe, overstep More Synonyms of transgress.
