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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a second offense" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal or disciplinary contexts to refer to a subsequent violation of rules or laws after a first offense.
Example: "After receiving a warning for his first offense, he was surprised to face harsher penalties for a second offense."
Alternatives: "a repeat violation" or "a subsequent infraction."
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A second offense results in a one-stroke penalty.
A second offense means the player must stop pitching.
A second offense would close the theater for 90 days.
A second offense would double the fine and jail term.
A second offense would result in a $100 fine.
A second offense will result in a lifetime ban.
A second offense would double the fine to $1,000.
A second offense is a Class 3 felony with a possible prison term of five years.
She could also face a life ban for a second offense.
In the New Jersey bill, they could go up to $5,000 for a second offense.
A second offense for caffeine or a similar substance would result in a three-month suspension.
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