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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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 May 2025
Closing loopholes that allow companies to ship e-waste overseas, instead of processing it safely in the U.S., could also help build a reserve of recovered critical minerals.
—Terence Musho, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Major policy positions Spanberger was a leader of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which tightened background check loopholes on guns and encouraged red flag laws at the state level.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Universal driver testing for all players at every major event to eliminate loopholes.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Noun
In the season finale of Hacks, Deborah searched for a loophole that might allow the comedian to take the stage, contractual non-compete, be damned.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 May 2025
Closing loopholes that allow companies to ship e-waste overseas, instead of processing it safely in the U.S., could also help build a reserve of recovered critical minerals.
—Terence Musho, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Major policy positions Spanberger was a leader of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which tightened background check loopholes on guns and encouraged red flag laws at the state level.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Universal driver testing for all players at every major event to eliminate loopholes.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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