Offending
/ˈɒfɛndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Causing displeasure, annoyance, or violation of law or rule.
The offending party was ordered to pay damages.
- (v.) Present participle of offend, meaning to commit a legal or ethical violation.
By failing to disclose material facts, he was offending the duties of good faith.
Forms
- offend
- offended
- offends
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Commentary
As a legal adjective, 'offending' often describes objects or parties causing a violation or harm; as a verb form, it is the present participle of 'offend' used in continuous or progressive contexts.
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