What is another word for gotten on technicality?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒtən ˌɒn tˈɛknɪkˈalɪti] (IPA) 
The phrase "gotten on technicality" refers to the situation where someone receives a favorable outcome in a legal or other matter due to a minor technical detail rather than the merit of the case. Some synonyms for this phrase include "getting off on a technicality," "winning on a technicality," or "prevailing on a legal technicality." Other phrases that convey a similar concept include "beating the system," "escaping punishment," or "skirting the rules." While these phrases imply that the outcome was not entirely fair or just, they also suggest that the individual utilized their knowledge of the law or rules to their advantage.
