illegal procedure

noun

, Football.

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

Example Sentences

He also made a 52-yard attempt in the third quarter, but the kick was nullified because of an illegal procedure penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

A smart Rams culture that rarely makes dumb mistakes committed six penalties for 64 yards, including an illegal procedure by lineman Beaux Limmer that cost them a field goal.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams had the opportunity to cut the lead to one point on the first drive of the third quarter when Karty kicked an apparent 52-yard field goal but the play was nullified because of an illegal procedure penalty, and Karty’s 57-yard attempt was wide right.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown had an 83-yard touchdown pass to Charles Cravings nullified because of an illegal procedure penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

A virginity test is an illegal procedure which involves the inspection of the hymen in the vagina, intended to determine whether a woman or girl is a virgin.

From BBC