In sports officiating, the rule that allows play to continue after a foul if doing so benefits the team that was fouled, rather than stopping play to award the foul.
The principle used by referees to apply advantage when immediate play continuation provides a preferable outcome for the aggrieved side.
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Figuratively, a principle or practice of allowing or recognizing an advantageous position or outcome for one party instead of enforcing a corrective measure immediately.