Mr. Epstein acknowledges the offensive conduct of some UFC athletes in the past.

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"If they recklessly failed to protect the information, that might be seen by a jury or judge as highly offensive conduct, " she says.

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According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, bullying is defined as repeated health-harming behaviors that can include verbal abuse, offensive conduct and intentional sabotage.

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Keith Alexander as the first commander of the newly-formed U.S. Cyber Command, the United States has committed itself to developing the capabilities necessary to conduct offensive cyberwar operations.

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Applies to sending-off offences only: violent conduct, spitting, offensive words and gestures.

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