noun [U]
1 criminal or violent activity that causes sb's death:
Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play (= did not suspect that the person had been murdered).
2 (BrE) dishonest or unfair behaviour, especially during a sports game:
He was sent off for foul play.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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