loophole
Translation
loophole, escape clause
Examples
They found a loophole in the tax law.
They found a loophole in the tax law.
The contract has a major loophole.
The contract has a major loophole.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) loophole ((in sth.)) an ambiguity or omission in a text (such as a law) that allows people to avoid a rule They found a loophole in the tax law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: escape clause, ambiguity, way out
Etymology
A compound of 'loop' + 'hole'. Originally, it meant a narrow opening in a wall for shooting through.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hole' in a 'loop' of rules that you can slip through.