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loophole

UK
/ˈluːp.həʊl/
US
/ˈluːp.hoʊl/

Translations

loopholenoun
loopholes
pl
UK
/ˈluːp.həʊl/
US
/ˈluːp.hoʊl/
The company found a loophole in the tax law.
Компания нашла лазейку в налоговом законодательстве.
Additional translations
уловка
пробел
Synonyms
escape
deficiency
vacuum
technicality
inconsistency
ambiguity
gap
loopholeverb
loopholed
Past Simple
loopholed
Past Participle
loopholing
Gerund
UK
/ˈluːphəʊl/
US
/ˈluphoʊl/
Attested as a regular verb meaning either ‘to make loopholes in’ or ‘to evade by means of a loophole’.
Synonyms
circumvent
sidestep
manipulate
game (the system)
find a way around
work around
take advantage of
evade
bypass
exploit
loopholeadjective
more loophole
Comp.
most loophole
Super.
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g. ‘loophole provision’).

Definitions

loopholenoun
A small opening or gap in a wall or fortification through which weapons can be fired.
The soldiers used the loophole in the fort's wall to defend against the attackers.
An ambiguity or inadequacy in a set of rules or laws that allows someone to avoid their obligations or to gain an advantage.
The company exploited a loophole in the tax law to reduce its tax liability.
A means of escape, relief, or evasion from a difficulty or obligation.
She was desperately searching for a loophole to get out of the contract.
loopholeverb
To make loopholes in (a wall, fortification, etc.).
The engineers loopholed the barricade so that marksmen could fire safely.
To evade or circumvent something by exploiting a loophole.
They attempted to loophole the new regulations by registering the company abroad.
loopholeadjective
Relating to or providing a means of escape, evasion, or ambiguity; containing a loophole.
Lawmakers vowed to close the loophole provisions in the bill.
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