He got off on a technicality.
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Technicality
//ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti//
Synonyms for "technicality" (66 found)
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His death is a minor technicality, I'm sure you don't mind.
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Tom was disqualified from the tournament on a technicality.
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Tom was acquitted on a technicality.
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