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
Recent Examples on the Web
Priya Chaudhry, Billboard, 1 July 2024
In May, a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to a draft of a farm bill that would effectively close a loophole that has allowed for the proliferation of hemp products — including many that deliver a powerful high.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Zoe Jaeger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Existing gaps and loopholes in local and federal gun legislation allows 45% of online gun buyers to purchase a firearm without a background check.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 June 2024
Chinese companies have found some loopholes, however, and have continued to acquire some smaller chips as well as more advanced chips via other types of computer hardware, like server components.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
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Noun
While these efforts are commendable, a significant loophole remains within the domain of criminal conspiracy prosecutions.
—Priya Chaudhry, Billboard, 1 July 2024
In May, a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to a draft of a farm bill that would effectively close a loophole that has allowed for the proliferation of hemp products — including many that deliver a powerful high.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Zoe Jaeger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Existing gaps and loopholes in local and federal gun legislation allows 45% of online gun buyers to purchase a firearm without a background check.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 June 2024
Chinese companies have found some loopholes, however, and have continued to acquire some smaller chips as well as more advanced chips via other types of computer hardware, like server components.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 24 June 2024
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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