plural loopholes
1
: a means of escape
especially
: an ambiguity or omission in the text through which the intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded
2
a
: a small opening through which small arms may be fired
b
: a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation
Examples of loophole in a Sentence
Noun
She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.
tried to close a loophole in the new legislation
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Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
This was intended to be a narrow loophole, an exception for things that truly have general recognition of safety: things like spices or vinegar or flour or table salt.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
But Chinese firms and institutions have found plenty of loopholes to get advanced AI chips for years.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Removing agricultural and business relief loopholes from inheritance tax would save £1.5 billion.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Consider the unlikely but possible event that a candidate or party attempts to subvert the legitimate outcome of an election by taking advantage of any remaining loopholes in the counting of electoral votes.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
This was intended to be a narrow loophole, an exception for things that truly have general recognition of safety: things like spices or vinegar or flour or table salt.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
But Chinese firms and institutions have found plenty of loopholes to get advanced AI chips for years.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Removing agricultural and business relief loopholes from inheritance tax would save £1.5 billion.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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