An offence is a breach of law that is prosecuted in court in any jurisdiction.

• A. A breach of contract
• B. A breach of law that is prosecuted in a court in any jurisdiction
• C. An administrative violation
• D. A minor error

Answer: (B)

Offence means a breach of law that is prosecuted in court. In criminal law, offences are actions or omissions that the state charges and punishes through the court system, rather than private civil disputes. A breach of contract is a civil matter between private parties and is typically resolved by civil remedies, not criminal charges. An administrative violation may be handled by regulatory or administrative processes and isn’t necessarily pursued in criminal court in every jurisdiction. A minor error isn’t a breach of law. Therefore, the statement matches the general idea of what constitutes an offence.