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noun
Any rule that allows or prohibits certain behavior for five seconds after some event, especially:
The belief that food dropped on the ground is still hygienic to eat provided it is picked up within five seconds of touching the ground.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Any rule that allows or prohibits certain behavior for five seconds after some event, especially:
A rule that a closely-guarded player cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds without dribbling, passing, rolling, or shooting the ball.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Any rule that allows or prohibits certain behavior for five seconds after some event, especially:
A rule that a player who throws in the ball from out of bounds must get rid of it in less than five seconds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
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Across languages
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