offence

əˈfɛns
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Translation of offence into German

Noun

1.

insult

UK
something that causes upset or anger
UK
  • Her comments were taken as an offence by many..Ihre Kommentare wurden von vielen als Beleidigung aufgefasst
2.

sports

US
team trying to score in sports
US
  • The offence played aggressively in the second half.Die Offensive spielte in der zweiten Halbzeit aggressiv.
3.

legal violation

UK
act of breaking a law or rule
UK
  • He was arrested for a serious offence..Er wurde wegen einer schweren Straftat verhaftet
4.

military

RareUK
action of attacking an enemy
RareUK
  • The troops prepared for the offence at dawn.Die Truppen bereiteten sich auf den Angriff im Morgengrauen vor.
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Expressions with offence: examples in English and translations in German

nichts für ungut
No offence, but I think you're wrong.
Anstoß nehmen
She might take offence at your comment.
Todsünde
Forgetting the boss's birthday was a hanging offence.
nicht beleidigen wollen
keine Kränkung beabsichtigen
I mean no offence, but I disagree with you.
verletzen
beleidigen
He didn't mean to cause offence with his comment.
geringfügiges Vergehen
Arriving a few minutes late was only a minor offence at that office.

Synonyms and analogies of offence in English

Examples of offence in a sentence

  • The rude gesture was seen as an offence.
  • The offence struggled against a strong defense.
  • Their offence was unstoppable in the final quarter.
  • The judge ruled it as a minor offence.
  • Committing an offence can lead to severe penalties.
  • The general planned the offence with precision.

Translations of "offence" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieStraftatnf.

His lawyer argued that the charges did not constitute a criminal offence.

Sein Anwalt argumentierte, dass die Anklagen keine Straftat darstellten.

dasVergehennn.

A statutory offence can lead to severe consequences for individuals and businesses.

Ein gesetzliches Vergehen kann für Einzelpersonen und Unternehmen schwerwiegende Folgen haben.

derVerstoßnm.

The trademark was viewed as an offence against public order.

In der Marke wurde ein Verstoß gegen die öffentliche Ordnung gesehen.

dieTatnf.

I think his son will not commit such an offence again.

Ich denke, sein Sohn wird keine solche Tat mehr begehen.

derStraftatbestandnm.

The unauthorised use of the transmitted credentials may constitute a criminal offence.

Die unberechtigte Nutzung der übermittelten Anmeldedaten kann einen Straftatbestand darstellen.

dieOrdnungswidrigkeitnf.

A summary offence often carries lighter penalties compared to serious crimes.

Eine Ordnungswidrigkeit zieht oft leichtere Strafen nach sich als schwere Straftaten.

dasDeliktnn.

He was warned about the offence before he committed a second one.

Er wurde vor dem Delikt gewarnt, bevor er ein zweites beging.

strafbare Handlungn.

The investigation revealed evidence of an indictable offence committed by the suspect.

Die Untersuchung ergab Beweise für eine strafbare Handlung durch den Verdächtigen.

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Other translations for offence:

  • Tatbestandnm.

offence: Examples and translations in context

The shoplifting incident was a serious offence that resulted in criminal charges.

Der Ladendiebstahl war eine schwerwiegende Straftat, die zu einer Anklage führte.

A repeat offence usually results in harsher sentences by the judicial system.

Eine wiederholte Straftat führt in der Regel zu härteren Urteilen durch das Justizsystem.

A criminal offence can damage a person's reputation for years after the case is closed.

Eine Straftat kann dem Ruf einer Person noch Jahre nach Abschluss des Falls schaden.

Awareness campaigns inform communities about the dangers of committing a criminal offence.

Aufklärungskampagnen informieren die Gemeinschaften über die Gefahren, eine Straftat zu begehen.

A summary offence often carries lighter penalties compared to serious crimes.

Eine Ordnungswidrigkeit zieht oft leichtere Strafen nach sich als schwere Straftaten.

By breaching this clause, you would commit a criminal offence.

Wenn Sie gegen diese Bestimmungen verstoßen, begehen Sie eine Straftat.

Objects to which the criminal offence relates may be confiscated.

Gegenstände, auf die sich die Straftat bezieht, können eingezogen werden.

The alleged offence was perpetrated more than five years ago.

Die angebliche Straftat wurde vor mehr als fünf Jahre her begangen.

See also:

criminal offenceno offenceregulatory offencetake offencecause offence
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