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Meaning of 'transgression' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Transgression [ n.]
- The act of transgressing, or of passing over or beyond any law, civil or moral; the violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of command; fault; offense; crime; sin.

Meaning of 'transgression' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . transgression [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
Example in sentence:
  • the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father

Nearby Words:

trabea trabeae trabeated trabeation trabecula trabeculae trabecular trabeculate trabu trace

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