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- Dictionaryoffence/əˈfɛns/
noun
- 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "the new offence of obtaining property by deception" Similar
- 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself: "he made it clear he'd taken offence" Similar
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OFFENCE definition: 1. an illegal act; a crime: 2. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been…. Learn more.
The meaning of OFFENSE is something that outrages the moral or physical senses. How to use offense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Offense.
An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment. Thirteen people have been charged with treason–an offence which can carry the death penalty. In Britain the Consumer Protection Act makes it a criminal offence to sell goods that are unsafe.
Definition of offence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity. see more. noun. a feeling of anger caused by being offended. “he took offence at my question” synonyms: offense, umbrage. see more. noun.
noun. a violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc. any public wrong or crime. a nonindictable crime punishable on summary conviction. annoyance, displeasure, or resentment. give offence or give offence to someone. to cause annoyance or displeasure to someone. take offence. to feel injured, humiliated, or offended.
OFFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.
n. 1. a violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc. 2. a. any public wrong or crime. b. a nonindictable crime punishable on summary conviction. 3. annoyance, displeasure, or resentment. 4. give offence give offence to someone to cause annoyance or displeasure to someone. 5. take offence to feel injured, humiliated, or offended.
How to use . offence in a sentenceOn Monday, Downing Street said it was first made aware of “a potential offence relating to child abuse imagery” on February 12.
a crime or act of breaking the law; misdemeanor: a traffic offense. something that offends, displeases, or causes hurt feelings, disrespect, or insult: [uncountable] to avoid giving offense. an offense against decency. attack or assault: [uncountable] weapons of offense. The best defense is a strong offense.
