Meaning & Definition of word "Offender"
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Offender
əˈfɛndər
noun:
- 1. a person who commits a crime or an illegal act.
- Example: The court found the offender guilty of robbery.
- 2. someone who breaks a law or rule.
- Example: Traffic offenders can face heavy fines and penalties.
- 3. a person who has committed a moral or social offense.
- Example: He was considered an offender after his actions at the charity event.
- 4. an individual who violates a code of conduct.
- Example: The school has a strict policy regarding offenders who bully other students.
Etymology
Middle English, 'offendour', from Old French 'offendour' and from Latin 'offensorem', meaning 'to strike against'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
repeat offender:
A person who repeatedly commits offenses.
first-time offender:
A person who is committing an offense for the first time.
status offender:
A person who has committed an act that would not be a crime if they were an adult.
Related Words
crime:
An act that violates a law.
punishment:
A penalty inflicted for wrongdoing.
rehabilitation:
The process of re-educating or restoring an offender's ability to function in society.
Slang Meanings of offender
Meaning: bad apple
Example Sentence: He's a real bad apple, always getting into trouble.
Meaning: criminal
Example Sentence: Don't hang out with him; he's a criminal.