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offence

/ɒfɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does offence mean?

noun

The act of committing a crime or a wrongdoing, or a feeling of hurt or resentment caused by a wrong done to someone.

Example

"The company was charged with the offence of environmental pollution."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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