offence

nouncommon in dialogue

UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.

noun

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UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.

Forms

plural: offences

Of- · A regulatory body for a specified industry.off · In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.off-limits · Not to be entered or used; restricted.

offence · UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.

offend · To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to…offender · One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.offense · The act of offending. A crime or sin.

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