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 法律翻译Betty,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与新型冠状病毒(COVID-19)有关的法律文件。