The panel acknowledged however that this use… in a derogatory sense… could cause offence in some listeners, and counselled caution on its use.

可能导致一些听众的罪行，并对其使用建议要谨慎行事。

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Turning up looking too casual or scruffy could cause offence.

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TfL's decision was in compliance with article 10 and stopping the advert was justified as its advertising policy clearly stated it could rule against displaying something that could cause "widespread offence" and the public body also had a positive duty to promote equality, the court heard.

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