offence

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From Latin offensa (a striking against; displeasure; injury)

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offence (plural offences)

  1. The act of offending; a crime or sin; an affront or injury.
    • Dryden
      I have given my opinion against the authority of two great men, but I hope without offence to their memories.
  2. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
  3. (team sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defence.
  4. (team sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defence.

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