Offence Common

the action of attacking an enemy

"The general ordered his troops to launch a sudden offence against the fortified hill."

the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

"In hockey, we need to press our offence hard to create a scoring chance before their defence clears the puck."

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

"he took offence at my question"

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

"His rude interruption was a clear offence that made everyone at the table feel uncomfortable."

a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right

"The judge warned him that his reckless driving was more than just an error; it was a serious offence against the safety of others."

Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.

"In British English, the word offence is spelled with a 'c' when referring to a violation of law or social norms."