Offense vs. Offence: American vs. British Spelling

'Offense' and 'offence' both refer to an action that violates a rule or is offensive, but their use depends on the geographical region.

'Offense' is the spelling used in American English, while 'offence' is the spelling used in British English. Their meaning and usage are identical.

For example:

• He committed an offense/offence and was arrested. (He committed a crime and was arrested.)
• The team's offense/offence was strong in the first half. (The team's attack was strong in the first half.)

In conclusion, both words have the same meaning, but differ only in spelling.