holeproof

adjective

1

a

: designed to be proof against holes worn in by ordinary use

holeproof stockings

b

: having no flaws or weak points

the evidence against the prisoner was holeproof

2

: designed to prevent evasion or subversion

—used of a law, statute, provision, or system

asked them to formulate laws that were holeproof and would stop graft and corruption in the city

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