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transgression

[trans-gresh-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈgrɛʃ ən, trænz- /


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His pairing of white socks and yellow Crocs stood out as a particular stylistic transgression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

In his statement, Qasra, the defense minister, warned security personnel that any transgression and vandalism would face “harsh legal measures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Bondi’s latest ethical transgression has not yet made it to court, but it likely will.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Which means any transgression in the next two races in Canada and Austria, and Verstappen will be forced to miss the next grand prix.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

She tried to explain that the documentary was necessary for her to explore past-life transgressions, but he said it was March Madness and past-life transgression didn’t happen during college basketball season.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly