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Loophole
Meaning
Noun
●
A
slit
in a
castle
wall
;
today
, any
similar
window
for
shooting
a
ranged weapon
or
letting in
light
. Also
written
loop
hole.
●
A method of
escape
, especially an
ambiguity
or exception in a
rule
or law that can be
exploited
in order to
avoid
its effect.
Verb
●
In Military:
To
prepare
a
building
for
defense
by
preparing
slits
or
holes
through which to
fire
on attackers
●
To
exploit
(a law, etc.)
by means of
loopholes.
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Origin
loophole
English
hole
English
loop
English
loupe
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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