Stoneman...just in case you didn't know...

Here is the definition of Offense. Please read it carefully and pay close
attention to point number 9. That is the most important one and the one us,
the fans, are most interested in. Thanks...

Your Friend and Angels Fan,
Nathan

of?fense /?'f?ns or, for 7-9, '?f?ns, '?f?ns/ Pronunciation Key - Show
Spelled Pronunciation[uh-fens or, for 7-9, aw-fens, of-ens] Pronunciation
Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

-noun 1. a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression;
sin.
2. a transgression of the law; misdemeanor.
3. a cause of transgression or wrong.
4. something that offends or displeases.
5. the act of offending or displeasing.
6. the feeling of resentful displeasure caused: to give offense.
7. the act of attacking; attack or assault: weapons of offense.
8. a person, army, etc., that is attacking.
9. Sports. a. the players or team unit responsible for attacking or
scoring in a game.
b. the players possessing or controlling the ball, puck, etc.,
or the aspects or period of a game when this obtains.
c. a pattern or style of scoring attack: single-wing offense;
fast-break offense.
d. offensive effectiveness; ability to score: a total breakdown
in offense.

10. Archaic. injury, harm, or hurt.

Also, offence.


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[Origin: 1325-75; ME offence, offense; in part < MF offens < L offensus
collision, knock, equiv. to offend(ere) (see offend) + -tus suffix of v.
action; in part < MF offense ? L offensa, fem. ptp. of offendere]


-Synonyms 1, 2. trespass, felony, fault. See crime. 6. umbrage, resentment,
wrath, indignation. 7. aggression. 8. besiegers, attackers, enemy, foe.
-Antonyms 6. pleasure. 7. defense.


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