Offences
/ˈɒfɛnsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or omissions that constitute a breach of law and are punishable by the state.
The accused was charged with multiple offences including theft and assault.
Forms
- offence
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Commentary
'Offences' is the plural form of 'offence' commonly used in legal contexts to denote various punishable acts under law.
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