transgression
/trɑːnzˈɡrɛʃən/ noun C2- A violation of a law, duty or commandment.
- An act that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries.
- A relative rise in sea level resulting in deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata.
Plural transgressions
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By employing this syntactical sleight of hand, the speaker acknowledges that an unfortunate event occurred without actually accepting personal responsibility for the transgression.
Furthermore, the apology must be followed by tangible behavioral modifications, ensuring that the transgression is not merely acknowledged but actively rectified.
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