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loophole

loop·hole [ lp hl ]


noun  (plural loop·holes)
Definition:
 
1. gap in law: a small mistake or omission in a rule or law that allows it to be circumvented

2. military slit in wall: a small slit or hole in a wall, especially one in a fortified wall through which guns or other weapons are fired



transitive verb  (past and past participle loop·holed, present participle loop·hol·ing, 3rd person present singular loop·holes)
Definition:
 
make loopholes in wall: to provide a wall with loopholes

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