Sentence examples for significant offence from inspiring English sources
"This has caused significant offence to many people and goes against the core principles of Ukip.
"However, we have advised broadcasters this doesn't mean the use of the word is acceptable in any programme in any context and that it is capable of causing significant offence in certain contexts," the spokesperson said.
"Trustees found it hard to imagine circumstances in which this broadcast at any time or on any day would not have given rise to significant unjustified offence," said the BBC Trust in its ruling on Thursday.
"If someone is charged with what is a significant criminal offence, I think that is probably the moment that almost every organisation would act.
Area procurator fiscal Tom Dysart, said: "This was a significant pollution offence by Scottish Water caused by failures in the system designed to ensure sewage is dealt with properly.
Ofcom's finding in relation to the Gaunt interview "was essentially based on the proposition that it caused significant and unnecessary offence".
Have not been convicted of a felony offence, a significant misdemeanour offence, multiple misdemeanour offences, or otherwise poses a threat to national security or public safety.
"Listing the Islamic State reinforces the government's strong message to those Australians who may wish to participate in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq … that their activities may be subject to offences with significant penalties," said Australian attorney general George Brandis.
Young people committed "a significant portion" of sexual offences, resulting in trauma to both victims and perpetrators, and the taskforce discovered evidence of sexual favours and prostitution to obtain alcohol and drugs, including among underage boys and girls.
The court was told the 78-year-old had a "significant" record for motoring offences.
