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or<\/i>
of·fence<\/b>
[ə-fens]
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n<\/i>
1<\/b> :<\/b> a violation of the law
;esp<\/i>
:<\/b> a criminal act [nor shall any person be subject for the same to be twice put in jeopardy “U.S. Constitution<\/i> amend. V”] see also lesser included offense<\/a>
2<\/b> in the civil law of Louisiana<\/i>
:<\/b> an intentional unlawful act that causes damage to another and for which the law imposes an obligation for damages compare quasi contract<\/i> at contract<\/a>, quasi-offense<\/a> NOTE: Breach of contract, offenses, quasi-offenses, and quasi contracts are the bases for civil liability under the civil law. Offenses and quasi-offenses are comparable to common-law torts. <\/i> <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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