loophole.
A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
Meaning & usage
A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English loupe (“opening in a wall”) + hole, from a Germanic source. By surface analysis, loop + hole. Compare Medieval Latin loupa, lobia and Middle Dutch lupen (“to watch”).
To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English loupe (“opening in a wall”) + hole, from a Germanic source. By surface analysis, loop + hole. Compare Medieval Latin loupa, lobia and Middle Dutch lupen (“to watch”).
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