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Rareloophole
The correct spelling is loophole.
How to pronounce loophole
noun
IPA: /ˈluːphəʊl/
Say it like: Loo-fol-e
The correct spelling is loophole. A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
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Meanings
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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