Technicality

usgb/ˌteknɪˈkæləti/
noun

A small detail in a set of rules or laws.

The case was dismissed on a technicality.
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Often appears as...

  • dismissed on a technicality
  • win on a technicality
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Legal Nuance

In legal contexts, 'technicality' refers to details that could affect the outcome of a case unexpectedly.

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He was acquitted based on a technicality in the evidence.
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Positive or Negative

'Technicality' can have a negative connotation, implying an unjust decision based on a rule's fine print.

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She won by a technicality, though everyone knew she was wrong.
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Unexpected Importance

Sometimes a 'technicality' seems minor but has major legal implications.

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On a technicality, the contract was voided.
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