Technicality
Technicality refers to a detail or point of a rule, law, contract, or procedure that is technical in nature. In everyday language, a decision made on a technicality is determined by strict application of formal requirements rather than the substantive merits of the case or issue. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting an overemphasis on form over substance, though technical provisions are essential for clarity and consistency.
The word is formed from technical plus the suffix -ity, and it has been used in English
In legal contexts, a technicality typically refers to procedural defects such as filing deadlines, standing, notice,
Beyond law, technicalities appear in sports, regulatory compliance, and professional standards, where exact interpretations of rules,
Overall, technicalities are the points where formal rules meet real-world applications, and their handling often reflects