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'Offense' and 'offence' are used to describe several things, some of which are related and others not.
- An offence is a breaking of rules or laws, which is usually punished accordingly.
- An offense is the part of a sports team that is trying to accomplish the positive/aggressive/attacking part of the aim of a game; this usually means trying to score goals, tries or touchdowns.
- It can also be used to desccribe a military unit engaged in an offensive action against enemy positions.
The two words are sometimes used interchangeably as well.
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