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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesscappatoia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: skap-pa-ˈtɔ-ja
"Hanno trovato una scappatoia legale per risolvere il problema."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An ambiguity, omission, or inadequacy in a law, contract, or set of rules that allows people to circumvent the intent of the regulation.
"The company managed to avoid paying millions in taxes by exploiting a loophole in the legislation." - 2
A means of escape or evasion from a difficulty, obligation, or restriction.
"He found a technical loophole in the agreement that allowed him to exit the partnership early."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late Middle English period, 'loophole' originally referred to a narrow vertical slit in a fortification wall through which archers could shoot or light could enter. By the 16th and 17th centuries, the term underwent a metaphorical shift to denote an ambiguity or omission in a legal text or contract that allows someone to escape compliance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Loophole" is said worldwide
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échappatoire
Transliteration: e-sha-pa-twar
"Les avocats ont cherché une échappatoire dans le contrat."
Gesetzeslücke
Transliteration: ɡəˈzɛtsəsˌlʏkə
"Das Unternehmen nutzte eine Gesetzeslücke aus, um Steuern zu sparen."
scappatoia
Transliteration: skap-pa-ˈtɔ-ja
"Hanno trovato una scappatoia legale per risolvere il problema."
vacío legal
Transliteration: baˈsio leˈɣal
"Encontraron un vacío legal en la normativa fiscal."
brecha
Transliteration: ˈbɾe.tʃɐ
"Eles usaram uma brecha na lei para evitar a multa."
कानूनी कमज़ोरी
Transliteration: kanooni kamzori
"वकीलों ने कानून में एक कमज़ोरी ढूंढ ली।"
漏洞
Transliteration: lòudòng
"这家公司利用了税法中的漏洞。"
법의 허점
Transliteration: beob-ui heoch-eom
"그들은 세법의 허점을 이용해 세금을 줄였다."
法の抜け穴
Transliteration: hō no nukeana
"弁護士はその契約書の抜け穴を見つけた。"
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