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offence meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of offence at MeaningMonkey.org. offence meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.OFFENCE noun
Definition of offence (noun)
- the action of attacking an enemy
- the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- a feeling of anger caused by being offended
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
- (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
- "a long record of crimes"
- synonyms: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offense
Source: Princeton University Wordnet