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technicality

noun as in loophole; minor detail

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The political brawl erupted last month after a much-publicized espionage case collapsed on a legal technicality.

But a recent attempt to take it to court by the South African Human Rights Commission failed on a technicality, effectively allowing the group to continue its campaign.

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In recent weeks, however, the spy case collapsed over a seeming legal technicality.

They hear neighbors complaining about insurance companies denying claims over technicalities or offering payouts that are less than the cost of repair or replacement.

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“I love the diligence and technicality of fine dining,” Ehler said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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