loophole — an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that makes it possible to evade them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that makes it possible to evade them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːphoʊl/
Korean meaning: 법이나 규칙의 허점, 빈틈
Korean pronunciation: **루**프홀
Example Sentences
- The billionaire used a tax loophole to avoid paying millions in taxes.
- My diet has a major loophole: it doesn't mention anything about midnight snacks!
- The company found a loophole in the environmental regulations.
loophole
NOUN//ˈluːphoʊl//
an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that makes it possible to evade them
an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that makes it possible to evade them
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 요새의 좁은 창문에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 실제 '고리 모양의 구멍'을 의미했으나 점차 '빠져나갈 수 있는 틈'이라는 비유적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire used a tax loophole to avoid paying millions in taxes.”
“My diet has a major loophole: it doesn't mention anything about midnight snacks!”
“The company found a loophole in the environmental regulations.”
“Students always find creative loopholes in the 'no phones in class' rule.”
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