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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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
However, there are certain loopholes that the Disney+ series has taken liberties with, as described in this ScreenRant article, as producers wanted to give Pedro Pascal (who plays the titular character) some actual screen time.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
No stock trading, no loopholes, and full accountability.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That creates a loophole of sorts for owners seeking to demolish structures on the dangerous buildings list.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Noun
That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
However, there are certain loopholes that the Disney+ series has taken liberties with, as described in this ScreenRant article, as producers wanted to give Pedro Pascal (who plays the titular character) some actual screen time.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
No stock trading, no loopholes, and full accountability.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That creates a loophole of sorts for owners seeking to demolish structures on the dangerous buildings list.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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