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- Dictionaryloophole/ˈluːphəʊl/
noun
- 1. an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules: "they exploited tax loopholes" Similar
- 2. an arrow slit in a wall. historical Similar
verb
- 1. make arrow slits in (a wall): "the walls of the barracks were loopholed for muskets"
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an opportunity to legally avoid an unpleasant responsibility, usually because of a mistake in the way rules or laws have been written: The new law is designed to close most of the tax loopholes. (Definition of loophole from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
A loophole is vague wording in a law or rule that allows for the punishment of as many people as possible. Loophole definition: a means of escape or evasion; a means or opportunity of evading a rule, law, etc.. See examples of LOOPHOLE used in a sentence.
The meaning of LOOPHOLE is 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. How to use loophole in a sentence.
A loophole is an ambiguity or inadequacy in a system, such as a law or security, which can be used to circumvent or otherwise avoid the purpose, implied or explicitly stated, of the system.
loophole. noun [ C ] LAW uk / ˈluːphəʊl / us. Add to word list. a failure to include something in an agreement or law, which allows someone to do something illegal or to avoid doing something: They plan to close a loophole that allows businesses to avoid paying off redundant workers.
1. a small or narrow opening, as in a wall, for looking through, for admitting light and air, or, particularly in a fortification, for the discharge of missiles against an enemy outside. 2. an opening or aperture. 3. a means of escape or evasion; a means or opportunity of evading a rule, law, etc.
A loophole is an accidental technicality or unclear section of a written document that allows someone to avoid following a rule or fulfilling an obligation. If you've discovered a way to get out of paying taxes on money you made last year, you've found a loophole.
A loophole in the law is a small mistake which allows people to do something that would otherwise be illegal.
LOOPHOLE meaning: a mistake in an agreement or law which gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something. Learn more.
loophole. a narrow opening in the wall of a fort or protected area for looking through or firing weapons. a means of escape or of avoiding something, esp. a means or opportunity of avoiding following a law, fulfilling a contract, etc.: loopholes in the tax code. loop•hole (lo̅o̅p′ hōl′), n., v., -holed, -hol•ing. n.
