loopholes
noun
- 1
A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
- 2
A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
verb
- 1
To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
- 2
To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.
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