What is another word for getting on a technicality?
Pronunciation: [ɡˌɛtɪŋ ˌɒn ɐ tˈɛknɪkˈalɪti] (IPA) 
The phrase "getting on a technicality" refers to winning a case or argument based on a minor detail or loophole, rather than the substantive issue at hand. Some synonyms for this phrase include "exploiting a legal loophole," "using a minor technicality to your advantage," or "narrowly escaping on a technicality." Another possible synonym is "finding a small loophole in the law," which suggests that the person in question has carefully combed through legal documents in search of a way out. Regardless of which phrase you use, the connotation is generally negative, as it suggests that someone is looking for a way to bend the rules in their favor at the expense of a fair outcome.
