Meaning of the word "technical foul" in English

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technical foul

US /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl ˈfaʊl/
UK /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl ˈfaʊl/
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Noun

1.

a foul in basketball that does not involve physical contact between players but involves unsportsmanlike conduct or a violation of the rules, such as arguing with an official or delaying the game

Example:
The coach received a technical foul for yelling at the referee.
He was ejected from the game after getting his second technical foul.
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