Meaning of the word technicality in English

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technicality

US /ˌtek.nəˈkæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌtek.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

a minor detail or point of law, especially one that affects the outcome of something or is used to avoid a difficult decision

Example:
The case was dismissed on a legal technicality.
He lost the game on a technicality, not because he played badly.
2.

a point of technique or procedure

Example:
The coach explained a few technicalities of the new strategy.
Understanding the technicalities of the software is crucial for its effective use.