three-second rule

noun

Any rule that prescribes or proscribes behavior in a three-second interval, especially

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Meanings

nounthree-second rule (plural three-second rules)

plural three-second rules · alternative three seconds rule

  1. Any rule that prescribes or proscribes behavior in a three-second interval, especially
    1. ball gamesA rule stating that no offensive player may remain in the free-throw lane, with or without the ball, for more than three seconds.
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