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   offence

   /əˈfɛns/

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   • 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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   What does offence mean in law?

   • OFFENCE A Person who – 73.1. does not do anything required to be done or does anything forbidden to be done by or under this Local Law; 73.2. allows any act or omission which is a contravention of this Local Law; 73.3. contravenes a Permit or a condition included in a Permit; or 73.4.

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   What is the plural of offence?

   • Word forms: plural offences language note: The spelling offense is used in American English. The pronunciation (ɔfense ) is used for meaning [sense 3]. language note: The spelling offense is used in American English. An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment .

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   Is an 'offence' a 'Act'?

   • An ‘offence’ is not an ‘act’. The word ‘offence’ has a broader meaning. It generally refers not just to the relevant factual elements, but also to the legal qualification of certain typified conduct, or at least to the negative effects or impact that such conduct has on the interests deemed worthy of protection by society.

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   What is an offence to the eye?

   • 1. (any cause of) anger, displeasure, hurt feelings etc. That rubbish dump is an offence to the eye. 2. a crime. The police charged him with several offences. a person who offends, especially against the law. 1. insulting. offensive remarks. 2. disgusting. an offensive smell. 3. used to attack. an offensive weapon. an attack.

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   What does it mean if a person is offended?

   • 1. to make feel upset or angry. If you don't go to her party she will be offended; His criticism offended her. beledig, te na kom يُغيظ، يَجْرَح إحْساس засягам ofender urazit verletzen fornærme; gøre vred προβάλλω, θυμώνω κπ. 2. to be unpleasant or disagreeable. Cigarette smoke offends me. 1. (any cause of) anger, displeasure, hurt feelings etc.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! OFFENCE definition: 1. an illegal act; a crime: 2. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been…. Learn more.

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     OFFENCE translate: 罪行, 犯罪行为;罪行, 生气, 冒犯;触犯;得罪,...

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     OFFENCE translate: обида, оскорбление , правонарушение,...

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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.

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   Offence is the British spelling of offense, meaning "a punishable act." If you break a law for the first time, it’s your first offence. 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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   Offence is a British variant of offense, meaning a violation of law, custom, rule, etc. It can also mean annoyance, displeasure, or resentment, or a team that has the ball in sports.

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    Offence is a noun that means an illegal action or a crime, or behaviour that upsets someone. Learn how to use offence in different contexts, such as crime, military, law, and expressions, with examples and collocations.