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Definition of «technicality»

A technicality is a minor or trivial detail that is often used to justify an outcome, especially in legal proceedings. It refers to something that is done according to formality or strictness rather than substance or reality. In other words, it's an excuse based on a small, precise point of law or procedure, rather than the main issues at hand.

Usage examples

  1. The lawyer successfully argued that his client's conviction should be overturned due to a technicality in the way evidence was collected.
  2. The artist's painting was disqualified from the competition on a technicality, as it did not strictly adhere to the size requirements.
  3. Despite having the necessary qualifications and experience, the job applicant was rejected due to a technicality in their application form.
  4. The team lost the match due to a technicality in the rules that was missed by the referee, leading to a controversial decision.
  5. The contract was deemed null and void on a technicality, as one of the parties failed to sign it in the presence of a witness.

Phrases with «technicality»

Sentences with «technicality»

  • Designed IT training programmers for new employees — Provided training on technicalities of internet firewall and protocols such as TDM, MNS and Soft Switches. (job-interview-site.com)
  • The 22 - year - old recently registered a campaign committee to run in 2012 against Queens Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, after getting tossed from the ballot on the most minor of technicalities in the recent special election for the seat. (queens-politics.com)
  • It is especially unfortunate that vulnerable children in places such as Calais are unable to be reunited with family members in the UK and elsewhere because of foot - dragging and reliance on legal technicalities by government bureaucrats. (lawyer-monthly.com)
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