Found 2 items, similar to loophole.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: loophole loophole n 1: an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation 2: a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons
English → English (gcide) Definition: Loophole Loophole \Loop"hole`\, n. 1. (Mil.) A small opening, as in the walls of fortification, or in the bulkhead of a ship, through which small arms or other weapons may be discharged at an enemy. [1913 Webster] 2. A hole or aperture that gives a passage, or the means of escape or evasion. [1913 Webster] 3. An amibiguity or unintended omission in a law, rule, regulation, or contract which allows a party to circumvent the intent of the text and avoid its obligations under certain circumstances. -- used usually in a negative sense; -- distinguished from escape clause in that the latter usually is included to deliberately allow evasion of obligation under certain specified and foreseen circumstances; as, a loophole in the law big enough to drive a truck through. [PJC]