Definition
Although technically a breach of some code or law may have occurred, there was no actual damage meriting punishment, apology or retribution.
Origins
From informal instances of sports, in which a foul is a formal violation of the rules.
In Context
- "He parked in my space, but I was away at the time: no harm, no foul."
Also Said As
- NHNF
- injuria sine damno
See Also
- all's well that ends well
- the ends justify the means