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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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
The Sunset Mesa case, along with subsequent ghastly funeral home revelations, prompted Colorado lawmakers to close loopholes in state statutes surrounding the regulation of the industry.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Trick or tariff But with trade restrictions comes the search for loopholes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Part of the problem is that the Supreme Court used soft language that created a loophole for the administration to drive a truck through.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
New poll finds a historic shift → Could Trump serve a third term through a VP loophole?
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
The Sunset Mesa case, along with subsequent ghastly funeral home revelations, prompted Colorado lawmakers to close loopholes in state statutes surrounding the regulation of the industry.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Trick or tariff But with trade restrictions comes the search for loopholes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Part of the problem is that the Supreme Court used soft language that created a loophole for the administration to drive a truck through.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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