Offence
noun
A violation of any rule or law.
Stealing is a criminal offence
Often appears as...
- criminal offence
- commit an offence
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Formal, Disapproving
Technical
noun
Something that causes upset or anger.
He took offence at my joke and stormed out
Often appears as...
- take offence at
- cause offence
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Disapproving
noun
The team or individuals responsible for scoring in a sport.
The offence is performing better this season
Often appears as...
- team offence
- lead the offence
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Approving
Colloquial
noun
A violation of any rule or law.
Stealing is a criminal offence
Often appears as...
- criminal offence
- commit an offence
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technical
noun
Something that causes upset or anger.
He took offence at my joke and stormed out
Often appears as...
- take offence at
- cause offence
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The team or individuals responsible for scoring in a sport.
The offence is performing better this season
Often appears as...
- team offence
- lead the offence
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in a legal setting to describe various crimes, from small to large.
Parking illegally is a minor offence.
Pro Tip 2/3Criminal Record
Can affect a person's criminal record, with potential long-term consequences.
A conviction for a drug offence can hinder employment opportunities.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Levels
Offences vary in severity, which affects the punishment, like fines or imprisonment.
A felony offence generally leads to more severe penalties than a misdemeanor.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in a legal setting to describe various crimes, from small to large.
Parking illegally is a minor offence.
Pro Tip 2/3Criminal Record
Can affect a person's criminal record, with potential long-term consequences.
A conviction for a drug offence can hinder employment opportunities.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Levels
Offences vary in severity, which affects the punishment, like fines or imprisonment.
A felony offence generally leads to more severe penalties than a misdemeanor.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in a legal setting to describe various crimes, from small to large.
Parking illegally is a minor offence.
Pro Tip 2/3Criminal Record
Can affect a person's criminal record, with potential long-term consequences.
A conviction for a drug offence can hinder employment opportunities.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Levels
Offences vary in severity, which affects the punishment, like fines or imprisonment.
A felony offence generally leads to more severe penalties than a misdemeanor.
Compare with
affrontbreachcrimefaultinfractionmisdeedoutragesintransgressionviolatewrongdoing
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Can we improve prison...
committing offense in the first instance giving them jobs identifying the areas of risk you can do something by helping those who are in prison have a new sense of life in the sense of belonging what I did in education in spiritual modeling in rehabilitation of different kinds including in vocational training you can ask a private entrepreneur give
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Why the secret to...
then your passion means nothing. The OKR framework cultivates the madness, the chemistry contained inside it. It gives us an environment for risk, for trust, where failing is not a fireable offense. And when you have that sort of structure and environment
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I grew up in the...
They channeled their infinitely justifiable offense and came to me with pointed questions tempered with kindness and humor. They approached me as a human being, and that was more transformative than two full decades of outrage, disdain and violence.
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5 Animals You Didn't...
we had to keep our time in the nest to a minimum if we upset the mother it could be very serious for us are we in any danger here Alberto from the mother coming back and possibly taking offense to our visiting her home it's quite rare it does happen
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Time Is But a Stubborn...
the secrets of the cosmos to solve this equation? Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason.
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The Murder of Kim...
The trial creates shock-waves around the world. She had been charged for the most serious crime in the country, the crime of murder. For the offense of murder, there's only one punishment, and that is death, by hanging.
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A brief history of...
But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers, so possessing or publishing these numbers may be treated as a criminal offense.
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Inside a Harpy Eagle...
danger here Alberta from the mother coming back and possibly taking offense to our visiting her home it's quite rare it does happen but it does we'd be in a lot of trouble and why didn't you tell me this is more
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Weirdest Animal...
they've never observed one this deep before it's really elegant despite the fact that it just looks like a big dinner plate with two offense on either size sunfish can grow to be over three metres
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Bono: The good news on...
that overcomes that most awful offense to humanity, extreme poverty, facts that build a powerful momentum. So I thought, forget the rock opera, forget the bombast, my usual tricks.
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Can we improve prison...
committing offense in the first instance giving them jobs identifying the areas of risk you can do something by helping those who are in prison have a new sense of life in the sense of belonging what I did in education in spiritual modeling in rehabilitation of different kinds including in vocational training you can ask a private entrepreneur give
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Why the secret to...
then your passion means nothing. The OKR framework cultivates the madness, the chemistry contained inside it. It gives us an environment for risk, for trust, where failing is not a fireable offense. And when you have that sort of structure and environment
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I grew up in the...
They channeled their infinitely justifiable offense and came to me with pointed questions tempered with kindness and humor. They approached me as a human being, and that was more transformative than two full decades of outrage, disdain and violence.
Video examples
5 Animals You Didn't...
we had to keep our time in the nest to a minimum if we upset the mother it could be very serious for us are we in any danger here Alberto from the mother coming back and possibly taking offense to our visiting her home it's quite rare it does happen
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Time Is But a Stubborn...
the secrets of the cosmos to solve this equation? Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason.
Video examples
The Murder of Kim...
The trial creates shock-waves around the world. She had been charged for the most serious crime in the country, the crime of murder. For the offense of murder, there's only one punishment, and that is death, by hanging.
Video examples
A brief history of...
But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers, so possessing or publishing these numbers may be treated as a criminal offense.
Video examples
Inside a Harpy Eagle...
danger here Alberta from the mother coming back and possibly taking offense to our visiting her home it's quite rare it does happen but it does we'd be in a lot of trouble and why didn't you tell me this is more
Video examples
Weirdest Animal...
they've never observed one this deep before it's really elegant despite the fact that it just looks like a big dinner plate with two offense on either size sunfish can grow to be over three metres
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Bono: The good news on...
that overcomes that most awful offense to humanity, extreme poverty, facts that build a powerful momentum. So I thought, forget the rock opera, forget the bombast, my usual tricks.
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Goran Dragic
Slovenian Athlete
I always try to play hard as possible to help my team - it doesn't matter if it's on defense or offense. I would say when I was young I was playing like that, too.
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Jeffrey Archer
English Politician
We go on a lot in this country about offences being caused by drugs. The truth is just as many offences are caused by drink. And that should be taken into account.
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Jared Dudley
American Coach
I try and be very vocal. You know, talking to people and getting on guys. I try to help guys get in the right position whether it be on offense or defense.
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Julian Edelman
American Athlete
To be really honest, I do not mind whether it is offense or defense. I just like being in on plays and doing what needs to be done to help us win.
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Jupp Heynckes
German Athlete
For me, as a coach, it is important to put together a team that not only blends but finds the right balance between defence and offence.
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Larry Johnson
American Athlete
Offense is one phase of the game. You have to be able to play the other phases of the game and help your team win.
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Rene Descartes
French Mathematician
Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it.
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Jimmer Fredette
American Athlete
That's how I see myself, as a guy who can supply offense and help the team.
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James Thomson
Scottish Musician
Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it.
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Devin McCourty
American Football Player
Film wise, I always just kind of watch the offense overall.
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Goran Dragic
Slovenian Athlete
I always try to play hard as possible to help my team - it doesn't matter if it's on defense or offense. I would say when I was young I was playing like that, too.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Archer
English Politician
We go on a lot in this country about offences being caused by drugs. The truth is just as many offences are caused by drink. And that should be taken into account.
Quote examples
Jared Dudley
American Coach
I try and be very vocal. You know, talking to people and getting on guys. I try to help guys get in the right position whether it be on offense or defense.
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Julian Edelman
American Athlete
To be really honest, I do not mind whether it is offense or defense. I just like being in on plays and doing what needs to be done to help us win.
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Jupp Heynckes
German Athlete
For me, as a coach, it is important to put together a team that not only blends but finds the right balance between defence and offence.
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Larry Johnson
American Athlete
Offense is one phase of the game. You have to be able to play the other phases of the game and help your team win.
Quote examples
Rene Descartes
French Mathematician
Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it.
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Jimmer Fredette
American Athlete
That's how I see myself, as a guy who can supply offense and help the team.
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James Thomson
Scottish Musician
Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it.
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Devin McCourty
American Football Player
Film wise, I always just kind of watch the offense overall.
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