video referee

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video referee (plural video referees)

  1. (sports) An off-field match official who makes game decisions based on watching instant replays.
    • 2011 February 13, Lyle Jackson, “Ireland 22-25 France”, in BBC[1]:
      Ireland got their second try not long before half-time with O'Leary, an injury doubt all week with a stiff back, just about getting over for a try which was confirmed by the video referee.

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