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反はん則そく

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

foul; rule violation in sports

Only when written 反則

Sports and games use. Refers to an illegal play or action against the rules; commonly appears as 反則を取られる, 反則と判定する, or 反則する.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

rule-breaking; violation; breach; infraction

Broader use for breaking rules, regulations, or laws. 反則 is the ordinary spelling; 犯則 is mostly seen in official or legal compounds and contexts.

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