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
Recent Examples on the Web
Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has updated the rulebook ahead of the 2025 season to improve safety and to ensure teams don't take advantage of potential loopholes in the regulations.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But because of cap loopholes, the public line is to be vaguely positive, positively vague and keep hope alive.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Several of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies take advantage of the de minimis loophole by shipping their products directly to consumers from overseas.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Singapore has now launched an investigation into these potential loopholes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has updated the rulebook ahead of the 2025 season to improve safety and to ensure teams don't take advantage of potential loopholes in the regulations.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But because of cap loopholes, the public line is to be vaguely positive, positively vague and keep hope alive.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Several of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies take advantage of the de minimis loophole by shipping their products directly to consumers from overseas.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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