technicality
word
Definition
A small or minor detail related to rules, laws, or technical matters, often important for how a system or process works. Sometimes it refers to a subtle rule that affects the outcome of a decision.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal; often used in legal, bureaucratic, or technical discussions. A 'technicality' might cause something important (like a legal case) to succeed or fail based only on a small rule, not on the main facts.
Example Sentences
He lost the game because of a technicality in the rules.
basic
Her application was rejected on a technicality.
basic
Sometimes a legal case is decided on a technicality.
basic
He was set free because of a minor technicality in the law.
natural
The contract was canceled on a technicality, not because of any real issue.
natural
Don’t let a silly technicality ruin the whole project.
natural