game misconduct

/geɪm ˌˈmɪskənˌdʌkt/
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Definitions of game misconduct
  1. noun
    (ice hockey) a penalty that suspends a player for the remainder of a game (but allows the team to send in a substitute for the suspended player)
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    type of:
    penalty
    (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
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