Noun: loophole 'loop,hówl
- An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
"The clever lawyer found a loophole that allowed his client to avoid paying taxes"
- A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons
"The castle's walls were dotted with loopholes for archers"
Derived forms: loopholes
Encyclopedia: Loophole