offense vs offence
Definitions
noun
- a feeling of anger caused by being offended
- a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
- the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- the action of attacking an enemy
Examples
Reliable statewide estimates of the specific offense distribution of California's probationers are not available.
As a life-long Sox fan, Thomma professed deep offense at being put in the Cubs section when he blogged: ...in a crime against nature, your correspondent - a genuine White Sox fan, a man who attended his first twi-night double header at the Old Comiskey in 1963, who sat behind third base for the 50th anniversary All Star Game there in '83--has been assigned a seat in the Cubs section.
The attitude of sex offense and the examination of mass media were the topics less to be reported lately.
Definitions
noun
- a feeling of anger caused by being offended
- a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
- the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- the action of attacking an enemy
Examples
More serious motoring offences such as uninsured driving would carry a £10 surcharge.
The maximum penalty for running grog into a restricted area is $1000 or six months for a first offence, and $2000 or 12 months for a second, plus forfeiture of the vehicle or aircraft.
His offences came to light in January when the club's chairman telephoned him to ask why a £4,000 bill for printing the yearbook had not been paid.
