escapatoria — meaning in English

English meaning

• getaway noun An escape, especially a quick one after a crime.
• loophole noun A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.

Senses

escapatoria is used for these senses in English:

• getaway A means of escape.
• loophole (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.
• way out (figurative) A solution to a problem; an escape.

getaway — full definition

1. noun An escape, especially a quick one after a crime.
2. noun A short holiday or the destination for one.
3. adj Relating to or used for an escape, as in "getaway car."

loophole — full definition

1. noun A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.
2. noun A narrow slit in a wall, originally used for shooting through or letting in light.

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