1. a minor detail or rule, especially one that seems unimportant but can have significant legal or procedural consequences
Usage: often used in legal contexts
2. the quality of being technical or requiring specialized knowledge

Examples

• The case was dismissed on a technicality because the warrant was filed one day late.
• He escaped conviction due to a legal technicality in the evidence collection process.
• The contract was voided over a technicality in the signature requirements.
• The technicality of the software manual made it difficult for beginners to understand.
• She won the debate on a technicality, though her opponent had the stronger argument.
• The technicality of the scientific paper required extensive background knowledge.
• The judge ruled that the technicality was significant enough to overturn the decision.