Transgression Meaning
/trɑːnzˈɡrɛʃn/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA violation of a law, duty or commandment.
nounAn act that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries.
Sentence Examples
Plagiarism is a serious transgression of academic ethics.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Stealing money from the company is a serious ____ of the rules.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The player was apologized for his ____ on the field and promised to follow all the rules in the next match today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English transgressioun, from Old French transgression, from Late Latin trānsgressiō, from Latin trānsgressus (perfect active participle of trānsgredior (“to step across”)) + -iō.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"And Ioshua said vnto the people, Ye cannot serue the Lord: for hee is an holy God: he is a ielous God, he will not forgiue your transgressions nor your sinnes."
— 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Joshua 24:19:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Stealing money from the company is a serious ____ of the rules.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The player was apologized for his ____ on the field and promised to follow all the rules in the next match today.