Definitions

1. noun

A means of avoiding a law, regulation, or obligation, especially by exploiting an ambiguity or technicality.

“The company claimed it was not responsible for the pollution, citing a loophole in the environmental protection law.”

2. noun

A weakness or omission in a system of rules or a plan.

“There’s a loophole in the budget that allows for extra spending without approval from Congress.”

3. verb

To find or use a loophole in a system of rules or a plan.

“The lawyer managed to loophole the contract and secure a more favorable deal for her client.”