ETYM Latin transgressio a going across, going over, transgression of the law, from transgredi, transgressus, to step across, go over; trans over, across + gradi to step, walk: cf. French transgression. Related to Grade.
1. The act of transgressing, or of passing over or beyond any law, civil or moral.
2. The violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of command; fault; offense; crime; sin.
1. Meurtre. Crime passionnel.
2. (Au figuré) Forfait. Cet oubli est un crime.
Violation.
Action de violer un engagement, de porter atteinte ŕ un droit, de profaner une chose sacrée, d'enfreindre des règles.