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Definition of Primary offense
1. Noun. (legal) The most serious offence of a group of offenses that a person committed at the same time, or is charged with committing at the same time. ¹
2. Noun. (American English) (legal) An offence of such seriousness that a police officer may arrest the person involved, or impose an instant fine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com