Definition for
offense
noun – Assault; attack: as, weapons or arms of offense.
noun – Harm; hurt; injury.
noun – Transgression; sin; fault; wrong.
noun – Specifically, in law: A crime or misdemeanor; a transgression of law. It implies a violation of law for which the public authorities may prosecute, not merely one which gives rise to a private cause of action only. More specifically
noun – A misdemeanor or transgression of the law which is not indictable, but is punishable summarily or by the forfeiture of a penalty.
noun – Affront; insult; injustice; wrong; that which wounds the feelings and causes displeasure or resentment.
noun – Displeasure; annoyance; mortification; umbrage; anger.
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