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

He was acquitted based on a technicality in the evidence.
Positive or Negative
'Technicality' can have a negative connotation, implying an unjust decision based on a rule's fine print.

She won by a technicality, though everyone knew she was wrong.
Unexpected Importance
Sometimes a 'technicality' seems minor but has major legal implications.

On a technicality, the contract was voided.
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