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Technicality

usgb/ˌteknɪˈkæləti/Volume
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Legal NuancePlay
In legal contexts, 'technicality' refers to details that could affect the outcome of a case unexpectedly. SlideHe was acquitted based on a technicality in the evidence.
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'Technicality' can have a negative connotation, implying an unjust decision based on a rule's fine print. SlideShe won by a technicality, though everyone knew she was wrong.
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Unexpected ImportancePlay
Sometimes a 'technicality' seems minor but has major legal implications. SlideOn a technicality, the contract was voided.