Read this sentence from the essay: the consequences of confession for dimmesdale are dire. death was not unknown as a punishment for these kinds of transgressions. based on the context, what does the word transgressions mean? contradictions or controversies from the past implications or outcomes from past mistakes suggestions or hints of hidden secrets violations or infringement of law or duty

The correct answer is D. Violations or infringement of law or duty

Explanation:

In the excerpt presented, the word "transgressions" refers to the actions confessed of by a character called Dimmesdale as the author explains "The consequences of confession for Dimmesdale". Additionally, the sentence "death was not unknown as a punishment for these kinds of transgressions" suggests the actions confessed are so serious that they can lead to death. According to this, it can infer the word "transgressions" refer to past crimes of Dimmesdale or violations to the law and therefore the meaning of this word is likely "violations or infringement of law or duty ".

The answer is D, infringement of law or duty.