Difference between revisions of "Offense"
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(corr incomplete definition, specifying the root of the matter, why anything could be perceived as offensive: serious violation of dignity) |
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| − | The taking or giving of "offense" is often a hot topic in [[partisan]] politics. Frequently someone claims that another writer or speaker has said something "offensive". | + | An '''offense''' is a [[Violence|violation]] of [[dignity]] and personal or collective [[rights]]; [[insult]] by word or deed, or both; an [[injustice]]. It may be real, or it may be imagined. The taking or giving of "offense" may be a [[Excuse|pretext]] for generating [[Aggression|conflict]], and is often a hot topic in [[partisan]] politics. Frequently someone claims that another writer or speaker has said something "offensive". |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Political correctness]] | *[[Political correctness]] | ||
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| + | *[[Litigation]] | ||
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| + | *[[Mediation]] | ||
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| + | *[[Conflict resolution]] | ||
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| + | *[[Human rights]] | ||
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| + | *[[Outrage]] | ||
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| + | *[[Sin]] | ||
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| + | *[[Apology]] | ||
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| + | *[[Restitution|Reparation]] | ||
[[Category:Political Terms]] | [[Category:Political Terms]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Human rights]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Law]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:48, January 25, 2017
An offense is a violation of dignity and personal or collective rights; insult by word or deed, or both; an injustice. It may be real, or it may be imagined. The taking or giving of "offense" may be a pretext for generating conflict, and is often a hot topic in partisan politics. Frequently someone claims that another writer or speaker has said something "offensive".