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Offense əˈfens Noun Bre Commit Law Makes Criminal

Word offense
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / əˈfens / NAmE / əˈfens /
Example
  • to commit an offense
  • the new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.
  • a minor/serious offense
  • she pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.
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offense

(noun)BrE / əˈfens / NAmE / əˈfens /
    • = offence
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/offence
    • to commit an offense
    • The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.
    • a minor/serious offense
    • She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.
  1. the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack
    • See related entries: American football
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/american_football/offense
    • The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense.
    • He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.
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