offense, sin, vice, crime, scandal mean a transgression of law. offense applies to the infraction of any law, rule, or code. sin implies an offense against moral or religious law. vice applies to a habit or practice that degrades or corrupts. crime implies a serious offense punishable by the law of the state. More @Wikipedia
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