Associations to the word «Loophole»

Wiktionary

LOOPHOLE, noun. A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
LOOPHOLE, noun. A slit in a castle wall. Later: any similar window for shooting a weapon or letting in light.
LOOPHOLE, verb. (military) To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers

Dictionary definition

LOOPHOLE, noun. An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation.
LOOPHOLE, noun. A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley