Sentence examples for a technicality in the rules from inspiring English sources

If there is an argument, it's probably over a technicality in the rules of a drinking game.

But the Republicans insisted on applying a technicality in the Senate rules that allowed for 30 more hours of floor time after a successful vote to end debate.

Organizers cite a technicality in the WTA's structure to justify the pay differential.

Because of a technicality in the law, the assailant was charged with misdemeanor assault.

A technicality in some legislation or regulation that makes it possible to avoid certain consequences or circumvent a rule without breaking the law, such as in the use of a tax shelter.

The case was dismissed due to a technicality in March 2007 but without a ruling.

The Supreme Court of the United States overturned Ali's conviction on a technicality in 1971.

The case was dismissed on a technicality in 2006.

The constitutional court overturned it on a technicality in August.

The charges against Pamuk were dropped on a technicality in January 2006.

Pamuk was acquitted on a technicality in January.