transgression

/trænzˈɡrɛʃən/
noun
  1. An act that breaks a law, rule, or moral standard.
    • Stealing is a serious transgression that can lead to legal consequences.
    • He apologized for his transgression and promised to follow the guidelines in the future.
    • The teacher warned that any transgression of the classroom rules would result in detention.
  2. The act of going beyond a limit or boundary, especially a social or moral one.
    • The novel explores themes of love and transgression in a conservative society.
    • Some view the new technology as a transgression of personal privacy.
    • The artist's work is seen as a transgression of traditional artistic norms.
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