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Offences

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misdemeanornoun(law, criminology, historical in UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.
infractionnoun(law) A minor offence, petty crime.
infringementnounA violation or breach, as of a law.
violationnounThe act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.
offensenounThe act of offending.
misdemeanournoun(British spelling) Alternative form of misdemeanor. [(law, criminology, historical in UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.]
offensivenoun(uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.
discourtesynounLack of courtesy; rudeness.
offensive activitynouna lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
abusesnounImproper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
accusationsnounThe act of accusing.
actesnoun(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
actionsnounThe effort of performing or doing something.
actsnoun(biblical) Clipping of Acts of the Apostles. [(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.]
actusnoun(historical units of measure) A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m)
aggressionsnounHostile or destructive behavior or actions.
assaultsnounA violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
attacksnounAn attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
breachnoun(law) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.
breachesnoun(law) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.

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