What is another word for gets off on technicality?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɛts ˈɒf ˌɒn tˈɛknɪkˈalɪti] (IPA) 
When someone "gets off on technicality," it means they avoid punishment or responsibility for something they did wrong by exploiting an obscure or minor technical issue. Synonyms for this phrase include "goes free" or "escapes punishment." Someone might "skate by" or "slip through the cracks" if they dodge penalties through technicalities. They could also be said to "evade justice" or "get away with something." If someone benefits from a technicality, they might be described as "taking advantage" or "leveraging a loophole." Regardless of the phrasing, the result is the same: someone benefits from a loophole in the system.
