Some transgressions in society (4)

I believe the answer is:

sins

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'some transgressions in society' is the definition.
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'some transgressions in society' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'SINS' is hidden within 'transgressions in society'.

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(Other definitions for sins that I've seen before include "Serious offences" , "Evils" , "Moral lapses" , "Wrongdoings" , "Breaches of moral law" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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