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The art of taking the ball, the lead, or the bait — depending on the field.
means The act of attacking or advancing toward a goal, or the act of causing someone hurt, anger, or insult.
from From Latin offendere, to strike against, via offensus — literally a stumble or blow, before it learned to hurt feelings.
Best defenseOld proverb crowns it the superior strategy.
Two facesSports attack and personal insult share one root.
Legal weightIn law, an offense is simply a crime.