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corr incomplete definition, specifying the root of the matter, why anything could be perceived as offensive: serious violation of dignity
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]]
*[[Litigation]]
*[[Mediation]]
*[[Conflict resolution]]
*[[Human rights]]
*[[Outrage]]
*[[Sin]]
*[[Apology]]
*[[Restitution|Reparation]]
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