offense

Definition

Either a violation of law serious enough to warrant state intervention (and possibly handcuffs), or in sports, the half of the game where you're actively trying to score instead of desperately preventing the other team from doing it. Choose your offense wisely.

Example Usage

The team's offense struggled all season, managing only 45 yards of total offense in the worst game of the year.

Source: Common legal and sports terminology

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