transgression
//trænzˈɡrɛʃən//
Noun
transgressionSingular
transgressionsPlural
1
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or offense.
The student was punished for his transgression of the school rules.
2
The act of overstepping a boundary or limit, especially a moral or ethical one.
His transgression of professional boundaries led to his dismissal from the company.