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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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Shein and Temu orders no longer enjoy trade loophole May 2
The de minimis exemption on products from China is set to end at midnight on May 1.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
New poll finds a historic shift → Could Trump serve a third term through a VP loophole?
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Although initially slated for implementation by 2028, increasing pressure from policymakers and industry stakeholders may accelerate the timeline, underscoring the growing urgency to close remaining loopholes in the taxation of cross-border e-commerce.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, some states have refused to comply with the order, while the NCAA, which altered its trans-inclusion policy, faced criticism for potentially allowing loopholes in its rules.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Shein and Temu orders no longer enjoy trade loophole May 2
The de minimis exemption on products from China is set to end at midnight on May 1.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
New poll finds a historic shift → Could Trump serve a third term through a VP loophole?
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Although initially slated for implementation by 2028, increasing pressure from policymakers and industry stakeholders may accelerate the timeline, underscoring the growing urgency to close remaining loopholes in the taxation of cross-border e-commerce.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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