transgression
noun (a transgression, transgressions; transgression — uncountable)
Everyday
- (formal) An action that breaks a rule, law or moral code; a wrongdoing. tree →
- (formal, religion) A sin. tree →
- (geology) When the sea spreads over the land. tree →
In the lessons
It is a formal word used in religion, law, history and exam texts. In everyday talk people say «breaking the rules», «doing wrong», «a mistake». In stories it can sound grand or old-fashioned: «he was forgiven for his transgressions». Phrases: «a minor transgression», «forgive transgressions».
Examples
- (formal) The pupil apologised for his transgression. tree →
- (formal) Talking in the exam hall is a serious transgression. tree →
- In plain words, a transgression is breaking a rule. tree →
- (formal) The king forgave the knight's transgressions. tree →
- Even small transgressions were punished in the strict old school. tree →
- (formal) Any transgression of these rules will be reported. tree →
Note
Countable for single acts. Verb: «transgress» (to break a rule); person: «transgressor». Formal; in everyday writing use simpler words.
In Jewish tradition
In the Torah it means a sin, especially a rebellious act against a person or God (Hebrew "pesha").
Interpretation. Tradition counts it as one of the three kinds of wrong, along with sin and iniquity; the Day of Atonement is for forgiving them.
Examples
- And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father.' And Joseph wept when they spoke unto him. (Torah GEN.50.17, JPS 1917) tree →
- So shall ye say unto Joseph: Forgive, I pray thee now, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for that they did unto thee evil. (Torah GEN.50.17, JPS 1917) tree →
- Take heed of him, and hearken unto his voice; be not rebellious against him; for he will not pardon your transgression; for My name is in him. (Torah EXO.23.21, JPS 1917) tree →
- Make me to know my transgression and my sin. (Writings JOB.13.23, JPS 1917) tree →
- Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions. (Writings PRO.10.12, JPS 1917) tree →
- Are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood, (Prophets ISA.57.4, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
Countable for single acts. Verb: «transgress» (to break a rule); person: «transgressor». Formal; in everyday writing use simpler words.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «transgression» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «transgression» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
- Trees and pragmatics of «transgression» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «transgression» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.
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