Trans*gres"sion (?), n. [L. 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. F.
transgression. See Grade.] The act of transgressing, or of passing over
or beyond any law, civil or moral; the violation of a law or known
principle of rectitude; breach of command; fault; offense; crime; sin.
Forgive thy people . . . all their transgressions wherein they have
transgressed against thee.