transgression
Definitions
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
The action of going beyond or overstepping a boundary or limit.
Examples
The judge decided that the severity of his transgression warranted a harsh penalty.
She felt deep remorse for her past transgression against her closest friend.
The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any transgression of its code of conduct.
Synonyms
Antonyms
obedience observance virtue goodness compliance rectitude morality