loophole
Example Sentences
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Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy suggested that lawmakers could act to close the loophole in this exact way.
From BBC
The "de minimis" loophole allows overseas retailers to send goods to the UK worth up to £135 without incurring customs duty.
From BBC
And a loophole in the law allows companies to collect the credits if they lease vehicles to customers, even if the cars don’t meet sourcing and manufacturing requirements.
From New York Times
It’s riddled with loopholes and has been ineffective at stopping red states from passing discriminatory laws.
From Los Angeles Times
The new language, he said, closes a loophole that left “open an enormous avenue to real mischief” by allowing “free, secret holidays orchestrated by one of the many interests seeking to influence the court.”
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.