illegalinterference
nounUK /ɪˈliːɡəl ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/
US /ɪˈliːɡəl ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
Illegal interference is when someone breaks the rules to mess with something that is not theirs.
The referee called illegal interference when a player pushed another player on purpose.
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2. In sports, touching or blocking another player in a way the rules do not allow.
The team lost a point because of illegal interference during the match.
3. In law, wrongly getting involved in someone else's business or property.
The company was fined for illegal interference with a rival's computer system.
4. In radio or phone use, breaking rules to block or disrupt a signal.
The station was warned about illegal interference with emergency broadcasts.