Loophole Definition

lo͝ophōl
loopholes
noun
A means of escape; esp., a means of evading or escaping an obligation, enforcement of a law or contract, etc.
Webster's New World
A hole or narrow slit in the wall of a fort, etc., for looking or shooting through.
Webster's New World

A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

Wiktionary
verb

(military) To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers.

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Other Word Forms of Loophole

Noun

Singular:
loophole
Plural:
loopholes

Origin of Loophole

  • loop +"Ž hole

    From Wiktionary

  • loop hole

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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