technical foul

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Synonyms: technical fouls

Antonyms: technical fouls

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|basketball}} Any [[infraction]] of the [[rule]]s [[penalize]]d 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]].
2. {{lb|en|lacrosse}} A rule infraction less serious than a [[personal foul]], sometimes involving contact between players but otherwise related to gameplay procedures.

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