transgression

• Action qui viole une loi, une règle ou un code de conduite ; infraction ou faute.

A noun referring to an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin.

1. Violation of a law or ruleB2formal

   An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

   Violation d'une loi ou d'une règle

   • The company was fined for its environmental transgressions.
   • He apologized for his transgression against the community rules.
   • The court dealt with the transgression severely.

   Synonymesbreachcontraventioninfractioninfringementmisdeedoffensetrespassviolationwrongdoing

   Antonymesadherencecomplianceconformityobedienceobservance

2. Moral or religious sinB2formal

   An act that violates a moral or religious principle.

   péché (transgression morale ou religieuse)

   • In many religions, transgression is seen as a sin.
   • She sought forgiveness for her transgressions.
   • The priest spoke about the consequences of transgression.

   Synonymesimmoralityiniquitylapsemisdeedoffensesintrespassviolationwrongdoing

   Antonymesobediencepietyrighteousnessvirtue

3. Overstepping boundariesC1formal

   An act of going beyond accepted limits or boundaries.

   Transgression (franchissement des limites)

   • His transgression of professional boundaries led to his dismissal.
   • The artist's work was seen as a transgression of traditional norms.
   • She felt her privacy had been violated by his transgression.

   Synonymesbreachcontraventioninfractioninfringementtrespassviolation

   Antonymescomplianceconformityobedience