forbiddentampering

noun
UK /fəˈbɪdən ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
US /fərˈbɪdən ˈtæmpərɪŋ/

The act of messing with something you are not allowed to touch.

The sign warned that forbiddentampering with the fire alarm would lead to serious trouble.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Changing a device or system without permission.

Forbiddentampering with the meter is a crime.

3. Interfering with evidence or official property.

The officer was charged with forbiddentampering of the sealed records.

4. Secretly adjusting something to cheat.

Forbiddentampering with the scales cheated customers.