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
Recent Examples on the Web
The Editors, National Review, 5 June 2024
Since then, some buyers in China have found loopholes, from buying bulk orders of less powerful chips to procuring server hardware with advanced AI chips.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
In 2002, Congress passed the McCain-Feingold Act which attempted to close those loopholes.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 June 2024
The county argued the operation, which was not profitable, did not align with the spirit of the law and the land was simply being labeled as agricultural to take advantage of a tax loophole.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
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Noun
But there are many loopholes that allow the administration to avoid this and continue to admit bogus asylum seekers at a rate of over a million per year.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 June 2024
Since then, some buyers in China have found loopholes, from buying bulk orders of less powerful chips to procuring server hardware with advanced AI chips.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
In 2002, Congress passed the McCain-Feingold Act which attempted to close those loopholes.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 June 2024
The county argued the operation, which was not profitable, did not align with the spirit of the law and the land was simply being labeled as agricultural to take advantage of a tax loophole.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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