/ˈpriːviəs əˈfɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: hành vi phạm tội trước đây, tiền sự.
A more thorough explanation: A “previous offence” refers to a prior criminal act or violation committed by an individual before the current offense being considered. It is used in legal contexts to indicate a history of criminal behavior or misconduct by the individual in question.
Example: The defendant’s previous offence for theft was taken into consideration during sentencing for the current burglary charge.