PoliticsJuly 29, 2026
transgression
trans-GREH-shun
Definition
An act that goes beyond the limits of law, duty, or moral code; an infringement or violation.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'transgressio,' meaning 'a stepping across,' which comes from the verb 'transgredi' (to step over or across). It entered Middle English via Old French to describe the act of breaking a law or command.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe an unauthorized military action that violated national borders. It highlights how the Iraqi government views the strikes as an unacceptable crossing of legal and territorial boundaries.
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Read the full article ↗Al Jazeera