Definition of "offense"

• noun

• The act of offending; a crime or sin; an affront or injury.

• The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.

• (often IPA: /ˈɒ fɛns/) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

• (often IPA: /ˈɒ fɛns/) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.



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