offence vs offense

Definitions

noun

1. a feeling of anger caused by being offended
2. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
3. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
5. the action of attacking an enemy

Examples

Public Prosecutor told the court that the offences of threatening and insulting a woman's modesty are bailable, so there is no need to grant anticipatory bail.

More serious motoring offences such as uninsured driving would carry a £10 surcharge.

So long as the defendant does not communicate his intention, he commits no offence.

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Definitions

noun

1. a feeling of anger caused by being offended
2. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
3. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
5. the action of attacking an enemy

Examples

The attitude of sex offense and the examination of mass media were the topics less to be reported lately.

Reliable statewide estimates of the specific offense distribution of California's probationers are not available.

The author went from from a condemning avengeful God to a milch toast, permissive parent who forgives all offenses

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