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   offence

   /əˈfɛns/

   noun

   • 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "the new offence of obtaining property by deception" Similar crimeillegal/unlawful actmisdemeanourbreach/violation/infraction of the lawfelonywrongdoingwrongact of misconductmisdeeddelinquencypeccadillosintransgressioninfringementact of derelictionshortcomingfaultlapsemalfeasancearchaic:trespassrare:malefaction
   • ▪ a thing that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right or natural: "the outcome is an offence to basic justice" Similar affrontslap in the faceinsultoutrageinjuryhurtinjusticeindignityslightsnub
   • 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself: "he made it clear he'd taken offence" Similar annoyanceangerresentmentindignationirritationexasperationwrathdispleasuredisapprovaldislikehard/bad/ill feelingsdisgruntlementanimositypiquevexationumbrageantipathyaversionoppositionenmityliterary:ire
   • 3. the action of attacking someone or something: "reductions in strategic offence arsenals" Similar attackoffensiveassaultact of aggressionaggressiononslaughtthrustchargesortiesallyinvasionincursionforay
   • ▪ the attacking team or players in a sport, especially in American football: North American "he is a wide receiver, playing on offense"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French offens ‘misdeed’, from Latin offensus ‘annoyance’, reinforced by French offense, from Latin offensa ‘a striking against, a hurt, or displeasure’; based on Latin offendere ‘strike against’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Definition of offence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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.

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   The noun offence comes from the Latin word offendere, which means “strike against.” Any time you break a law or a rule it is an offence against that law or rule.

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   The meaning of OFFENSE is something that outrages the moral or physical senses. How to use offense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Offense.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › offenceOffence - definition of offence by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOFFENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OFFENCE definition: 1. the feeling of being upset or angry by something rude someone says : 2. a crime: . Learn more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › offenceoffence - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    something that offends, displeases, or causes hurt feelings, disrespect, or insult: [ uncountable] to avoid giving offense. [ countable] an offense against decency.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    OFFENCE meaning: 1. an illegal act; a crime: 2. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been…. Learn more.