Definition of Transgression

the violation of a duty, law, or moral principle

Examples of Transgression in a sentence

The judge will decide the penalty for my transgression.  🔊

When the banker stole funds from the vault, he made a huge transgression.  🔊

Mark went to confession to apologize for his transgression.  🔊

Although Jason was only twelve he was old enough to understand the transgression of stealing a car.  🔊

To make up for her transgression, Eileen has to fulfill community service hours.  🔊

Because I never meant to hurt you, I really hope you can forgive my transgression.  🔊

Jason was suspended from the fraternity because of his transgression of club laws.  🔊

Even though the crazy man was not guilty of any transgression, he still turned himself in to the police.  🔊

Since I am a forgiving person, I will overlook your transgression and not hold it against you.  🔊

In most cases, your prison sentence will be dependent upon the severity of your transgression.  🔊

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