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Definition of: offense
(ə·fens′) noun
1. The act of offending; any sin, wrong, or fault.
2. That which injures the feelings or causes displeasure; that which provokes.
3. The state of being offended; umbrage; anger.
4. Assault or attack: a weapon of offense.
5. A cause of sin or stumbling. Also, Brit., offence. [<OF <L offensa a striking against, orig. pp. fem. of offendere. See OFFEND.]
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