offence
Definition
- n. the action of attacking an enemy
- n. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- n. a feeling of anger caused by being offended
- n. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- n. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
Word forms
- Plural
- offences
Example sentences
n.
He felt that his comments were not an offence, but others took them the wrong way.
n.
The judge decided that the offence was serious enough to warrant a harsh punishment.