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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTransgression
/trænzˈɡreʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
"The company's transgression of environmental regulations led to heavy fines." - 2
The act of violating a boundary or limit.
"Her transgression of personal space made him uncomfortable."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'transgressio', meaning 'a stepping across', from 'transgredi' (to step across, go beyond), combining 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'gradus' (step). It entered Middle English in the 14th century through Old French, initially denoting a physical crossing of a boundary before shifting toward moral and legal violations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Transgression" is said worldwide
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transgression
Transliteration: trɑ̃ɡʁɛs.jɔ̃
"Sa transgression des règles a été punie."
Übertretung
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌtʁeːtʊŋ
"Die Übertretung der Gesetze wurde bestraft."
trasgressione
Transliteration: trasɡreʃˈsjone
"La trasgressione delle norme ha conseguenze legali."
transgresión
Transliteration: transɡɾesˈjon
"La transgresión de las reglas fue evidente."
transgressão
Transliteration: tɾãɡɾeˈsɐ̃w
"A transgressão das leis é punida."
उल्लंघन
Transliteration: ullanghan
"उसका उल्लंघन गंभीर था।"
违反
Transliteration: wéifǎn
"他的行为是对规则的违反。"
위반
Transliteration: wiban
"그의 행동은 규칙 위반이었다."
違反
Transliteration: ihan
"彼の行動は規則の違反でした。"
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