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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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The review, commissioned by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, found at least one instance in which elections officials came across the problem but didn't raise alarms with a state agency that could have helped fix the loophole.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Unlike the original House version of SALT, however, the Senate bill preserves a popular loophole to get around the cap.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2025
The legislators believe there are multiple benefits from tightening up the loopholes inherent in the Berry Amendment with this new bill, from bolstering U.S. production and supporting American manufacturers to ensuring the safety and reliability of the gear soldiers wear every day.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
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Noun
According to the report, components used to make Russian weaponry and used in attacks against Ukraine originate from American companies, despite efforts by lawmakers to close this loophole.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The review, commissioned by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, found at least one instance in which elections officials came across the problem but didn't raise alarms with a state agency that could have helped fix the loophole.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Unlike the original House version of SALT, however, the Senate bill preserves a popular loophole to get around the cap.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2025
The legislators believe there are multiple benefits from tightening up the loopholes inherent in the Berry Amendment with this new bill, from bolstering U.S. production and supporting American manufacturers to ensuring the safety and reliability of the gear soldiers wear every day.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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