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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.
Synonyms
Examples for "offensive"
Examples for "offensive"
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Since Israel's Gaza offensive 18 months ago, cross-border violence has largely abated.
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Bryant had an offensive way of dismissing what he called 'ordinary crime'.
3
What is particularly offensive is the way the government has announced this.
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What's more, there are serious legal consequences for using this offensive term.
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The next criticism is a related one: the great 'straw man' offensive.
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The Giants' offense didn't exactly help itself either in the second half.
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We're no good at riddles, Jimmy said; at which Danny took offense.
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Sara saw that he noted her unspoken words and hadn't taken offense.
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Prescott said he believes the offense found its stride in recent weeks.
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After a scoreless first period the second period had plenty of offense.
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Among the questions voters should ask, she said: What was the violation?
2
Convicted of currency law violation, Calvi was given a suspended four-year sentence.
3
Mutilation of bodies is, however, a violation of the laws of war.
4
That was a serious security violation that led directly to their deaths.
5
British lawmakers decided against a ban as a violation of free speech.
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But it's far from clear that Cano is engaging in copyright infringement.
2
A fascinating documentary about infringement an exploitation of a South African composer.
3
The company has taken action against Trump's tweets before, for copyright infringement.
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The court reversed the jury's infringement finding on two other patents, however.
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The two companies have been involved in patent infringement litigation since 2005.
1
Four agreed to misdemeanor plea deals; the other cases are moving slowly.
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Due to a health concern, he was released with a misdemeanor citation.
3
There is in Leipsic a similar misdemeanor in a statue of Beethoven.
4
Lukaku can opt not to appear in court for the misdemeanor case.
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Bannon was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence, battery and dissuading a witness.
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I know that he has taken umbrage at it; that is enough.
2
The Major observed that the influence of Kara-Tete gave umbrage to Kai-Koumou.
3
All the force of his being had to take umbrage at this.
4
Russia and France took umbrage at this high-handed proceeding and championed Greece.
5
This little, half-unconscious action gave great umbrage to some of the spectators.
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Paddock had no criminal record other than a traffic infraction, authorities said.
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She knew the least infraction would bring down the young man's wrath.
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That proved costly when the infraction carried over to the third period.
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The infraction was the second by Pouliot against Domi in the period.
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What penalty was awarded for which infraction, and the ever-confusing icing call.
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Most people detained during the protests have been arrested on misdemeanour charges.
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He was also arrested in April for misdemeanour trespassing in Lexington county.
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Petraeus eventually pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour charge of mishandling classified information.
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Even to take a meal with an attorney is a high misdemeanour.
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Is it a trespass-anassault and battery?- abreachof the peace?-amisdemeanour?
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
Usage of offence in English
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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.
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It is the second large fine imposed for this type of offence.
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We in Ireland were innocent of such a heinous offence against nature.
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Eleven of his students reported him to the authorities for this 'offence'.
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A second offence leads to a full stadium closure and a fine.
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Think about it: it made it an offence to claim social equality.
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Once we've confirmed the offence, the problem then becomes a diplomatic one.'
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The penalty for the offence can range from a fine to imprisonment.
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The offence was the same in law as to both the prisoners.
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Yesterday, by a majority verdict, she was acquitted of the second offence.
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Baker was not the real principal in the offence, only an accessory.
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As per current rules, it was a three-week offence at a minimum.
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Police also recovered the weapon that was used to commit the offence.
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We apologize for any offence this may have caused, the statement said.
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No offence but you people have no idea what's really going on.
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Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
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