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Definition: Meaning of, offense in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfɛns /

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[uncountable] [American English]
  1. the usual American spelling of OFFENCE
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  2. the part of a game such as American football, which is concerned with getting points and winning, or the group of players who do this
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offense used in phrases

  • capital offense (noun)
    1. a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate
  • criminal offense (noun)
    1. criminal law an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
  • regulatory offense (noun)
    1. crimes created by statutes and not by common law
  • sex offense (noun)
    1. law a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat
  • statutory offense (noun)
    1. crimes created by statutes and not by common law
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Pronunciation: ʌnˈɡɑːdɪd
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an unguarded remark, statement etc is one that you make carelessly without thinking of the possible effects
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