Friday, May 11, 2012

offense/offence: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, May 11, 2012.

offense/offence
In the US “offense” is standard; in the UK use “offence.” The sports pronunciation accenting the first syllable should not be used when discussing military, legal, or other sorts of offense.


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