The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
offence (BrE) offense (AmE) - noun MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: a crime or illegal activity
Example: It is an offence to drive over the speed limit.
 
Usage note  
Word family  
  • offend
  • offender
 
Collocations  
  • an offence against the person
  • an offence against public order
  • offences against property
  • commit an offence
  • criminal offence
  • elements of an offence
  • the limitation period for an offence
 
See also  
 
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