LOOPHOLE

loophole. Loophole, n. a hole for a string, hole, trick, shift

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Loop″hole′ (?), n. 1. 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.
2. 2. A hole or aperture that gives a passage, or the means of escape or evasion.