illegal procedure

American  

noun

Football.

1. a penalty assessed against the offensive team for a technical rules violation, as in assuming an illegal formation.

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Example Sentences

But a Mater Dei illegal procedure penalty and little time left the Monarchs to settle for a 23-yard field goal to tie the score.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, Crenshaw’s offense was called for delay of game and consecutive illegal procedure penalties.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re facing potential jail time and big fines, but lawyers are already scrambling to plea-bargain it down to 5 yards for illegal procedure.

From Seattle Times

Receiver Kupp appeared to handicap the drive when he was called for illegal procedure on a third-and-one play, but on the next play, Goff completed a 50-yard pass to Kupp to the Bears’ one-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Ayala had traveled from her home in Philadelphia to Ms. Castillo’s apartment on Seward Avenue for the illegal procedure.

From New York Times