offence

offence against the law

Paying fines, even for minor traffic offences, can involve queuing for hours.

Well, you've just said something offensive, so don't say no offence because it's offensive.

Water theft has always been an offence in Chile.

Well, I hope we haven't caused any offence today.

According to the criminal law, murder can be a capital offence.

Providing educational opportunities, counseling, and addiction treatment can all help prevent future offences.

" Well, then - no offence, " said Trumpkin.

At last he was obliged to threaten with punishment any one who should repeat the offence.

They were arrested last week on suspicion of forced labor and immigration offences. June Kelly reports.

The offence, in other words, is identical.