'Offence' definitions:

Definition of 'offence'

(from WordNet)
noun
The action of attacking an enemy [syn: offense, offence, offensive]
noun
The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score [syn: offense, offence] [ant: defence, defending team, defense]
noun
A feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question" [syn: umbrage, offense, offence]
noun
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others [syn: discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity]
noun
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" [syn: crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking]

Definition of 'offence'

From: Easton
  • Offence
  • An injury or wrong done to one (1 Sam. 25:31; Rom. 5:15).
  • A stumbling-block or cause of temptation (Isa. 8:14; Matt. 16:23; 18:7). Greek skandalon, properly that at which one stumbles or takes offence. The "offence of the cross" (Gal. 5:11) is the offence the Jews took at the teaching that salvation was by the crucified One, and by him alone. Salvation by the cross was a stumbling-block to their national pride.