offense
nounmasculine/dɨˈlitu/high
de·li·to
Definition
A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.
Driving under the influence is a serious offense.
He was charged with a minor offense.
Common collocations
criminal offenseminor offensetraffic offensecommit an offense
Etymology
Do latim 'delictum' (falta, ofensa).