purposeful transgression
[ˈpɜrpəsfəl trænsˈɡrɛʃən]
nounpl: purposeful transgressions
transgressão intencional
1. A deliberate violation of a law, rule, boundary, or moral principle with clear intent and awareness
The artist's purposeful transgression of social norms challenged viewers to reconsider their values.
A transgressão intencional do artista das normas sociais desafiou os espectadores a reconsiderarem seus valores.
2. An intentional crossing of established limits or conventions for a specific goal or effect
His purposeful transgression of genre boundaries created a unique literary work.
Sua transgressão intencional das fronteiras do gênero criou uma obra literária única.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'purposeful transgression' is often discussed in artistic, literary, and social movements. In the US, it's associated with counterculture and artistic innovation, while in Brazil it frequently appears in discussions of carnival traditions and modernist art movements that deliberately challenged established cultural norms.
NYC Slang
going against the grain on purpose
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross the line intentionally
break the rules by design
pushing boundaries deliberately
stepping out of line with purpose
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