Transgression
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Transgression [trans-gresh-uh n]

NOUN

NOUN

  • An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence

Example

“Only a judge has the right to decide the penalty for a criminal’s transgression.”

“Keshav gathered courage to confess his transgression.”

Synonyms

Breach, Breaking of the law, Contravention, Erring, Felony, Misconduct, Misdemeanor

Antonyms

Behaviour, Obedience, Blamelessness, Faultlessness, Guiltlessness, Impeccability, Innocence