primary offense

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Definition of primary offense in English English dictionary

The most serious offence of a group of offenses that a person committed at the same time, or is charged with committing at the same time

An offence of such seriousness that a police officer may arrest the person involved, or impose an instant fine

Related Terms

primary offenses

plural form of primary offense

Hyphenation

pri·ma·ry of·fense

Turkish pronunciation

praymeri ıfens

Pronunciation

/ˈprīˌmerē əˈfens/ /ˈpraɪˌmɛriː əˈfɛns/