Definition of offence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

OFFENCE definition: 1. an illegal act; a crime: 2. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been…. Learn more.

offense, sin, vice, crime, scandal mean a transgression of law. offense applies to the infraction of any law, rule, or code. sin implies an offense against moral or religious law. vice applies to a habit or …

Offence is the British spelling of offense, meaning "a punishable act." If you break a law for the first time, it’s your first offence.

Offense can also be spelled offence. The difference is that offense is the standard spelling in the United States, while offence is standard in other English-speaking countries.

something that offends, displeases, or causes hurt feelings, disrespect, or insult: [uncountable] to avoid giving offense. [countable] an offense against decency. attack or assault: [uncountable] weapons of …

OFFENCE definition: variant of offense. See examples of offence used in a sentence.