transgression

trans·gres·sion

transˈɡreSHən,tranzˈɡreSHən/

noun

noun: transgression; plural noun: transgressions

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

"I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions"

synonyms:offense, crime, sin, wrong, wrongdoing,misdemeanor, impropriety, infraction,misdeed, lawbreaking; More

error, lapse, peccadillo, fault;

archaictrespass

"a punishment for past transgressions"

infringement, breach, contravention,violation, defiance, disobedience,nonobservance

"Adam's transgression of God's law"