offence has definitions from the fields of law,criminal law,military,sport
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[ noun ] (military) the action of attacking the enemy

Synonyms

offensive offense

Used in print

(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)

There will be no mitigation of these offences until all art_schools , whether independent or attached to universities have separate accreditation - as do medical_schools - by an art accreditation group such_as the `` National_Association_of_Schools_of_Art '' .

2
[ noun ] a feeling of anger caused by being offended

Synonyms

offense umbrage

Examples

"he took offence at my question"

Related terms

anger pique

3
[ noun ] a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
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[ noun ] (sport) the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

Synonyms

offense

Related terms

defense team

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[ noun ] (law,criminal law) a crime less serious than a felony
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