Definition of "loophole" []

• A way of escaping a difficulty, especially an omission or ambiguity in the wording of a contract or law that provides a means of evading compliance. (noun)
• A small hole or slit in a wall, especially one through which small arms may be fired. (noun)

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• "Corbett has rejected the term loophole, saying that in the case of gun-safety training, Florida's standards are stricter than Pennsylvania's."
• "Corbett has rejected the term loophole, saying that in the case of gun-safety training, Florida's standards are more strict then Pennsylvania's."
• "If there turns out that a loophole is allowing for illegal aliens to get insurance, they can change it."