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offence
[ uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens ]
/ əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /
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noun British.
variant of offense.
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British Dictionary definitions for offence
offence
US offense
/ (əˈfɛns) /
noun
Derived forms of offence
offenceless or US offenseless, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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