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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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
This loophole impacts retailers statewide, and Sen. Ron Watson and Del. Karen Toles from Prince George’s County have stepped up to spearhead the legislation.
—Cailey Locklair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
The law has also been generally applied to the top two tiers of women’s football, albeit with the occasional loophole.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
As does a menu of potential spending offsets proposed by House Republicans, which includes a new fee for EVs and the elimination of a tax credit loophole for leasing them.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In response, Rosenworcel proposed letting tenants opt out of such bulk billing arrangements, closing an apparent loophole in an FCC rule meant to ban exclusive internet contracts for buildings.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
This loophole impacts retailers statewide, and Sen. Ron Watson and Del. Karen Toles from Prince George’s County have stepped up to spearhead the legislation.
—Cailey Locklair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
The law has also been generally applied to the top two tiers of women’s football, albeit with the occasional loophole.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
As does a menu of potential spending offsets proposed by House Republicans, which includes a new fee for EVs and the elimination of a tax credit loophole for leasing them.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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