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Although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred, there was no actual damage meriting punishment, apology or retribution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: NHNF, injuria sine damno
Antonyms: none provided
History
From informal instances of sports, in which a foul is a formal violation of the rules.
