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noun
Any infraction of the rules penalized as a foul which does not involve physical contact during the course of play between players on the court, or is a foul by a nonplayer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A rule infraction less serious than a personal foul, sometimes involving contact between players but otherwise related to gameplay procedures.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lacrosse, lifestyle, sports
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noun
(basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: technical
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: foul
History
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Across languages
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