What is the meaning of offence?

noun

• The action of attacking an enemy.
  • synonyms: offense, offensive
• The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score.
  • synonyms: offense
• A feeling of anger caused by being offended.
  • usage: "he took offence at my question"
  • synonyms: umbrage, offense
• A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
  • synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
• Criminal law. ( an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act)
  • usage: "a long record of crimes"
  • synonyms: crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking