loophole Synonyms

loophole Meaning

Wordnet

loophole (n)

an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons

Webster

loophole (n.)

A small opening, as in the walls of fortification, or in the bulkhead of a ship, through which small arms or other weapons may be discharged at an enemy.

A hole or aperture that gives a passage, or the means of escape or evasion.

loophole Sentence Examples

  1. The company exploited a loophole to avoid paying significant taxes.
  2. The law had a loophole that allowed criminals to escape prosecution on technicalities.
  3. Accountants meticulously searched for loopholes to minimize their clients' tax burdens.
  4. The loophole in the security system allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access.
  5. Despite strict regulations, there remained a loophole that enabled companies to engage in unethical practices.
  6. The contract contained loopholes that could be exploited to the parties' disadvantage.
  7. The loopholes in our justice system allow repeat offenders to go unpunished.
  8. The government was determined to close loopholes that facilitated illegal activities.
  9. Financial advisors capitalized on loopholes to increase their commissions.
  10. The loophole allowed citizens to evade military service without facing consequences.

FAQs About the word loophole

an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation, a small hole in a fortified wall; for

fissure, break, rent, slit, breach, slash, rupture, notch, keyhole, cranny

patch, barrier, filling, seal, barrier, patch,seal, fill, plug, filling

The company exploited a loophole to avoid paying significant taxes.

The law had a loophole that allowed criminals to escape prosecution on technicalities.

Accountants meticulously searched for loopholes to minimize their clients' tax burdens.

The loophole in the security system allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access.