Primary-offense Definition

noun

(law) 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.

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

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Other Word Forms of Primary-offense

Noun

Singular:
primary-offense
Plural:
primary-offenses

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