loophole

UK
/ˈluːp.həʊl/
US
/ˈluːp.hoʊl/

Traduzioni

loopholenoun
loopholes
pl
UK
/ˈluːp.həʊl/
US
/ˈluːp.hoʊl/
The company found a loophole in the tax law.
Компания нашла лазейку в налоговом законодательстве.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
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’.
Sinonimi
game (the system)
find a way around
work around
take advantage of
loopholeadjective
more loophole
Comp.
most loophole
Super.
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g. ‘loophole provision’).

Definizioni

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.