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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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Olmo was able to do this, and thankfully score the winner in a 2-1 comeback at Rayo Vallecano's expense, thanks to a loophole opened up by Andreas Christensen's injury.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But the biggest waste and fraud is found at the high rungs — in tax loopholes and tax expenditures used by wealthy individuals and big corporations.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Since the county was working to close the decades-old loophole when the permit was filed, every state lawmaker representing Henrico sent a letter to Churchill Downs in July, asking them to withdraw their application and resubmit it under current rules.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Critics say that is a loophole that allows foreign influence in U.K. politics.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Olmo was able to do this, and thankfully score the winner in a 2-1 comeback at Rayo Vallecano's expense, thanks to a loophole opened up by Andreas Christensen's injury.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But the biggest waste and fraud is found at the high rungs — in tax loopholes and tax expenditures used by wealthy individuals and big corporations.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Since the county was working to close the decades-old loophole when the permit was filed, every state lawmaker representing Henrico sent a letter to Churchill Downs in July, asking them to withdraw their application and resubmit it under current rules.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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