HealthJuly 6, 2026
loophole
/ˈluːphəʊl/
Definition
A flaw or gap in a system, regulation, or agreement that allows someone to avoid complying with the intended rules or obligations.
Etymology
Originating from Middle English in the 16th century, the word combines 'loop' (an opening or hole) and 'hole'. Originally referring to narrow slits in castle walls for archers to shoot through, it evolved metaphorically to mean a way to escape or bypass a restriction.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a strategic ambiguity or weakness in a specific business agreement between political figures and pharmaceutical companies. This suggests the arrangement contains a technicality that potentially undermines its stated intent.
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