loophole

noun

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loop·hole | \ ˈlüp-ˌhōl

plural loopholes

Definition of loophole

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2a : a small opening through which small arms may be fired

b : a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation

loophole

verb

loopholed; loopholing; loopholes

Definition of loophole (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to make loopholes in

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: Noun The popularity of delta-8 THC came to light after businesses found a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp cultivation. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Biden proposes closing a tax loophole for wealthy Americans who are not required to pay taxes on art work and other nonliquid assets unless they are put up for sale. — Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022 This is a major loophole that could allow Russia to evade sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine. — Jimmy Quinn, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 There was a loophole in the SWIFT penalty, said economist Noah Smith in his Substack newsletter: Russian banks can still use it for energy payments. — The Week Staff, The Week, 13 Mar. 2022 The result is a giant loophole that plenty of organizations are happy to exploit. — Karen Kaplan Science And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2022 But there's a loophole: a slew of campaign volunteers can text unsolicited information to unsuspecting Ohioans about when to vote, who to vote for or how the race is shaping up. — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2022 In this situation there is a loophole according to Israeli law. — Hadas Gold, Andrew Carey And Amir Tal, CNN, 18 Jan. 2022 In addition to the wrong class categorization, there was a loophole that the company was able to exploit. — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2021 See More

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