plural loopholes
: an error in the way a law, rule, or contract is written that makes it possible for some people to legally avoid obeying it
She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
a tax loophole
His attorney has been hunting/searching for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.
tried to close/plug a loophole in the new legislation
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/loophole. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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