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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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
But many consumers were able to extend it to more vehicles via a leasing loophole that classified these cars as a commercial purchase.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In Kill Jackie, Zeta-Jones is Jackie Price, who has been living a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last 20 years — traveling the world, selling fine art using sophisticated tax loopholes and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The bill aims to close a legal loophole and hold crowdfunding platforms accountable for funds raised for personal gain by alleged criminals.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is collecting signatures for an initiative that would entirely close the statewide loophole that allows special taxes to evade the two-thirds vote requirement.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
But many consumers were able to extend it to more vehicles via a leasing loophole that classified these cars as a commercial purchase.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In Kill Jackie, Zeta-Jones is Jackie Price, who has been living a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last 20 years — traveling the world, selling fine art using sophisticated tax loopholes and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The bill aims to close a legal loophole and hold crowdfunding platforms accountable for funds raised for personal gain by alleged criminals.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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