serious offenseglossary / serious offense An offense not classified as a petty offense and usu. carrying at least a six-month sentence. — Also termed serious crime. Cf. petty offense. 词条贡献者 译者崇载,国际名校知识产权法专业,擅长翻译有关人工智能、机器学习和机器人技术领域的法律文件。