transgressão — meaning in English
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English meaning
- encroachment noun The act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.
- offense noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
- sin noun In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
- transgression noun A violation of a law, rule, or moral code.
- wrongdoing noun Illegal or immoral behaviour.
Senses
transgressão is used for these senses in English:
- encroachment An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
- foul play Any violation of rules.
- offense The act of offending.
- sin A misdeed or wrong.
- transgression A violation of a law, duty or commandment.
- wrongdoing (uncountable) Violation of standards of behavior.
encroachment — full definition
- noun The act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.
- noun A structure or part of a building that extends over a boundary onto neighbouring or public land.
offense — full definition
- noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
- noun A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting or disrespectful.
- noun In sports, the team or players trying to score, as opposed to defense.
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