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Meanings of offence in English
A feeling of anger caused by being offended.
(Criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act.
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
Usage of offence in English
1
Police have said potential offenders may be committing a public order offence.
2
Police said an investigation into the second offence was now under way.
3
It is the second large fine imposed for this type of offence.
4
We in Ireland were innocent of such a heinous offence against nature.
5
Eleven of his students reported him to the authorities for this 'offence'.
6
A second offence leads to a full stadium closure and a fine.
7
Think about it: it made it an offence to claim social equality.
8
Once we've confirmed the offence, the problem then becomes a diplomatic one.'
9
The penalty for the offence can range from a fine to imprisonment.
10
The offence was the same in law as to both the prisoners.
11
Yesterday, by a majority verdict, she was acquitted of the second offence.
12
Baker was not the real principal in the offence, only an accessory.
13
As per current rules, it was a three-week offence at a minimum.
14
Police also recovered the weapon that was used to commit the offence.
15
We apologize for any offence this may have caused, the statement said.
16
No offence but you people have no idea what's really going on.
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Offence across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
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