offence

noun B2

Meaning

An "offence" refers to a breach of a law or rule, or an act that causes harm or injury to another person, often resulting in legal consequences.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "offence" with "offense"; the former is British English, while the latter is American English.

Example Sentences

That comment was not meant to cause any offence .
The company took immediate action to address the offence caused .
The offence was reported to the police immediately after it happened .
What kind of offence did he commit last night ?

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