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Definition of Transgression
1. Noun. The act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle. "The boy was punished for the transgressions of his father"
Exact synonyms: Evildoing
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Abomination, Evil, Immorality, Iniquity, Wickedness, Villainy, Depravity, Turpitude, Vice, Sin, Sinning, Terrorisation, Terrorization, Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense, Crime, Inside Job
Derivative terms: Transgress, Transgress
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Abomination, Evil, Immorality, Iniquity, Wickedness, Villainy, Depravity, Turpitude, Vice, Sin, Sinning, Terrorisation, Terrorization, Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense, Crime, Inside Job
Derivative terms: Transgress, Transgress
2. Noun. The spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata.
3. Noun. The action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit.
Definition of Transgression
1. 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.
Definition of Transgression
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