loophole in Irish
loophole in Irish is poll lámhaigh, lúb ar lár — loophole means a gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.
loophole in Irish
poll lámhaigh
(historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
lúb ar lár
(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
What does "loophole" mean?
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noun A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.
"The company found a loophole to avoid paying the extra tax."
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noun A narrow slit in a wall, originally used for shooting through or letting in light.
"Arrows were once fired through loopholes in the castle walls."
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loophole in a sentence
- The company found a loophole to avoid paying the extra tax.
- Lawmakers closed the loophole after it was widely exploited.
- Arrows were once fired through loopholes in the castle walls.
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What is "loophole" in Irish?
"loophole" in Irish is poll lámhaigh, lúb ar lár. loophole means: A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.
How do you use "loophole" in a sentence?
Example: "The company found a loophole to avoid paying the extra tax." In Irish, "loophole" is poll lámhaigh, lúb ar lár.
Are there other ways to say "loophole" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "loophole": poll lámhaigh, lúb ar lár.
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