Definition of Loophole

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Loophole

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.

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Loophole Quotations

You're born. You suffer. You die. Fortunately, there's a loophole.
Billy Graham

The wish to hurt, the momentary intoxication with pain, is the loophole through which the pervert climbs into the minds of ordinary men.
Jacob Bronowski

One would expect that private property taken by eminent domain would become land available for public use such as parks and roads. Unfortunately, this decision creates a loophole for government to manipulate the definition of public use simply to generate greater tax revenue.
Jim Ryun

Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advantage of with money going to existing or new 527 groups with the sole purpose of influencing the election.
Olympia Snowe

A tax loophole is something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.
Russell B. Long

Loophole Translations

loophole in German is Guckloch
loophole in Norwegian is smutthull
loophole in Spanish is aspillera, venatnillo

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