public welfare offenseglossary / public-welfare offense A minor offense that does not involve moral delinquency and is prohibited only to secure the effective regulation of conduct in the interest of the community.• An example is driving a car with one brake-light missing. — Also termed regulatory offense; contravention. 词条贡献者 资深译员Walker,毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与尽职调查相关的法律文件。