plural loopholes
1
: a means of escape
especially
: an ambiguity or omission in the text through which the intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded
2
a
: a small opening through which small arms may be fired
b
: a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation
Examples of loophole in a Sentence
Noun
She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.
tried to close a loophole in the new legislation
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Shein, along with Temu, has taken advantage of a tax loophole for low-cost packages worth below $800 sent direct to American consumers to keep their prices low.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This loophole benefits Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, enabling them to maintain rock-bottom prices.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The exemption is a trade law loophole that has historically allowed goods valued under $800 to be shipped into the U.S. without import duties.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
However, her claims echo long-standing criticisms from artists who have accused major record labels of withholding rightful earnings through opaque accounting practices and contractual loopholes.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Shein, along with Temu, has taken advantage of a tax loophole for low-cost packages worth below $800 sent direct to American consumers to keep their prices low.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This loophole benefits Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, enabling them to maintain rock-bottom prices.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The exemption is a trade law loophole that has historically allowed goods valued under $800 to be shipped into the U.S. without import duties.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loophole
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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