Definitions for loophole

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loophole loop·hole

Spelling: [loop-hohl]

IPA: /ˈlupˌhoʊl/

Loophole is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in loophole (ehllooop).

Definitions for loophole

noun

1. a small or narrow opening, as in a wall, for looking through, for admitting light and air, or, particularly in a fortification, for the discharge of missiles against an enemy outside.
2. an opening or aperture.
3. a means of escape or evasion; a means or opportunity of evading a rule, law, etc.:

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with loopholes.

Origin of loophole

First recorded in 1585-95; loop² + hole

Examples for loophole

The minister was weakening most lamentably, giving her husband a loophole to escape.

For myself, if I fail, there may well be some loophole of escape.

Efforts to close the loophole have failed in Washington, but have gained momentum in the states.

"Well," Captain Jerry wriggled and twisted, but saw no loophole.

Would it surprise you to learn there is a loophole in federal disclosure requirements?

The loophole was approved by the White House and the departments of State and War.

Critics say the loophole leads for-profit schools to aggressively target veterans to draw additional federal funding.

He saw it now, and saw that the only loophole was the chance this combat offered him.

From every side he attacked the problem, but nowhere could he find the loophole he sought.

Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) acknowledged the loophole, but insisted the bill should nevertheless move forward.