Break the law (7)
'break the law' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for violate that I've seen before include "Profane" , "Break (a rule)" , "Abuse" , "Contravene" , "Rudely disturb" .)
'break the law' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for offend that I've seen before include "Cause displeasure to, bruise feelings" , "Do wrong or cause resentment" , "Commit an illegal act" , "Cause displeasure to, insult" , "Upset; transgress" .)