technicality
noun
tech·ni·cal·i·ty
ˌtek-nə-ˈka-lə-tē 
plural technicalities
1
: something technical
especially
: a detail meaningful only to a specialist
a legal technicality
2
: the quality or state of being technical
Examples of technicality in a Sentence
These cases were dropped because of legal technicalities.
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That technicality has meant an ever-widening pay gap between ISP and agencies that give raises on officers’ entire salaries.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
These technicalities didn’t seem to concern most members of the high court.
—Alison Graham Larson, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
When Lenae was shut out of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, likely a result of eligibility period technicalities, viral posts calling out her absence racked up tens of thousands of likes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Scottsdale argues technicality protects council member's action Before Graham blocked Alexander on Nextdoor, the Scottsdale councilman had posted an opinion article that, in part, positively portrayed the council's decision to change public comment procedures at meetings.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
These technicalities didn’t seem to concern most members of the high court.
—Alison Graham Larson, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
When Lenae was shut out of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, likely a result of eligibility period technicalities, viral posts calling out her absence racked up tens of thousands of likes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Scottsdale argues technicality protects council member's action Before Graham blocked Alexander on Nextdoor, the Scottsdale councilman had posted an opinion article that, in part, positively portrayed the council's decision to change public comment procedures at meetings.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Technicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technicality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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technicality
noun
tech·ni·cal·i·ty
ˌtek-nə-ˈkal-ət-ē
plural technicalities
1
: something technical
especially
: a detail that means something only to a specialist
a legal technicality
2
: the quality or state of being technical
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