loophole

• اسم يدل على ثغرة أو غموض أو إغفال في نص قانوني أو عقد يسمح بالتحلل من شرط أو التزام؛ كما يدل على فتحة صغيرة في جدار حصن للمراقبة أو إطلاق النار.

A noun referring to an ambiguity or omission in a text, especially in a law or contract, that allows one to avoid a requirement or obligation; also, a small opening in a fortified wall for observation or shooting.

1. Legal or contractual ambiguityB2formallegal

   An ambiguity or omission in a law, contract, or set of rules that allows someone to avoid a requirement or obligation.

   ثغرة قانونية

   • The company exploited a tax loophole to reduce its payments.
   • Lawyers often search for loopholes in contracts to benefit their clients.
   • The new legislation was designed to close a major loophole in the system.

   المرادفاتambiguityback doorescape hatchgaptechnicality

2. Small opening in a wallC1formal

   A narrow slit or small hole in a wall, especially in a fortress or castle, used for observation or for shooting weapons.

   فتحة في الجدار

   • Archers fired arrows through the loopholes in the castle walls.
   • The soldiers peered through the loophole to watch the approaching army.
   • The ancient fort had loopholes designed for defense.

   المرادفاتapertureembrasureportslit