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Definition of loophole
1a : a small opening through which small arms may be firedb : a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation
2 : 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
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Examples of loophole in a Sentence
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 of loophole from the Web
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One big loophole remains: Amazon's policies don't apply to other companies selling goods through its website, and many of those transactions remain untaxed.
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National reforms, such as closing loopholes around background checks, might help curb that, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said this week at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Assembly Bill 335 would close loopholes that drug dealers use to sell lethal opioids known as fentanyl analogs.
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In his letter, Sessions says the ruling allows a loophole for dangerous criminals to go unpunished if the provision is maintained.
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Hirschkop was convinced the Supreme Court was ready for change, too — but the right case had to come before the justices, free of any legal loopholes the state could seize upon.
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Most of his work was focused on studying the loopholes in the immigration system exploited by the hijackers.
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Without looking for loopholes in what other people have done.
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Without looking for loopholes in what other people have done.
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Origin and Etymology of loophole
1loop
Other Legal Terms
First Known Use of loophole
1664
LOOPHOLE Defined for English Language Learners
loophole
playDefinition of loophole for English Language Learners
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: an error in the way a law, rule, or contract is written that makes it possible for some people to legally avoid obeying it
LOOPHOLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of loophole for Students
: a way of avoiding something a loophole in the law
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