primary offense
primary offense · primary offenses
The most serious offence of a group of offenses that a person committed at the same…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.
Meaning
2 sensesThe 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.
(US)An offence of such seriousness that a police officer may arrest the person involved, or impose an instant fine.
Forms
plural: primary offenses| Singular | primary offense |
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