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technicality
noun tech·ni·cal·i·ty \ˌtek-nə-ˈka-lə-tē\
: a small detail in a rule, law, etc., and especially one that forces an unwanted or unexpected result
: something that is understood by experts but usually not by other people
plural tech·ni·cal·i·ties
Full Definition of TECHNICALITY
1
: something technical; especially : a detail meaningful only to a specialist <a legal technicality>
2
: the quality or state of being technical
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First Known Use of TECHNICALITY
1776
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technicality
noun tech·ni·cal·i·ty \ˌtek-nə-ˈka-lə-tē\
plural tech·ni·cal·i·ties
Definition of TECHNICALITY for Kids
: something that is understood only by a person with special training <a legal technicality>
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