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Meaning of loopholes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

loopholes

noun

Definitions

  1. A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

  2. A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

verb

Definitions

  1. To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers

  2. To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.