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commit an offence

To do something that breaks a rule or law, often in a less serious way than a crime.

B1Verb + NounNode word: commit

Meaning

To do something that breaks a rule or law, often in a less serious way than a crime.

Example Sentences

  • “The driver was fined for committing an offence on the road.”
  • “The company was found to have committed an offence under the environmental protection act.”

Quick Answers

What does “commit an offence” mean?

To do something that breaks a rule or law, often in a less serious way than a crime.

How do you use “commit an offence” in a sentence?

“The driver was fined for committing an offence on the road.”

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