Definitions

1. verb

to go beyond the limits of what is allowed or acceptable, especially in a moral or legal sense

“The company’s decision to launch the new product without regulatory approval was seen as a transgression of industry standards.”

2. noun

an act of going beyond the limits of what is allowed or acceptable

“The transgressions of the company’s CEO led to a major scandal and his eventual resignation.”

3. verb (archaic)

to go across or beyond; to pass over or through

“The pilgrims had to transgress the mountain to reach the other side.”