Loophole

Pronunciation: /ˈluːphoʊl/

Definitions of loophole

noun a means of escape or evasion; a technicality that allows a rule or law to be circumvented

Example Sentences

A1 He found a loophole in the rules that allowed him to avoid punishment.

A2 The company exploited a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.

B1 The lawyer discovered a loophole in the contract that could benefit his client.

B2 The new legislation closed the existing loopholes that companies were using to evade regulations.

C1 The politician was accused of using a legal loophole to funnel money into his campaign.

C2 The wealthy businessman used his connections to find a loophole in the system and avoid prosecution.

Examples of loophole in a Sentence

formal The company exploited a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.

informal We found a loophole in the contract that allows us to get out of it early.

slang He always knows how to find a loophole to get what he wants.

figurative She managed to find a loophole in his argument and prove him wrong.

Grammatical Forms of loophole

• past tense: loopholed
• plural: loopholes
• comparative: more loophole
• superlative: most loophole
• present tense: loopholes
• future tense: will loophole
• perfect tense: have loopholed
• continuous tense: is loopholeing
• singular: loophole
• positive degree: loophole
• infinitive: to loophole
• gerund: loopholing
• participle: loopholed

Origin and Evolution of loophole

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'loophole' originated from the Middle English term 'loupe', which meant an opening in a wall for shooting through.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'loophole' expanded to refer to any ambiguity or omission in a law or contract that allows for a loophole or escape from a rule or obligation.