Associations to the word «Loophole»

Wiktionary

LOOPHOLE, noun. A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
LOOPHOLE, noun. A slit in a castle wall. Later: any similar window for shooting a weapon or letting in light.
LOOPHOLE, verb. (military) To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers

Dictionary definition

LOOPHOLE, noun. An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation.
LOOPHOLE, noun. A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons.

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