loopholed in a sentence
a.
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Definition
LOOPHOLED (verb): exploited or manipulated to exploit legal ambiguities or gaps in regulations to evade obligations or restrictions.
Sample Sentences
- The tax reform was criticized for being easily loophole-d, allowing wealthy individuals to avoid contributing fairly.
- After thorough investigation, the authorities discovered several contracts that were loophole-d to bypass environmental regulations.
- In their rush to implement new laws, the lawmakers inadvertently created a system that could be loophole-d by savvy businesses.
- The company's financial practices were deemed unethical, as they had loophole-d the existing laws to maximize their profits.
- Consumer protection measures were loophole-d by certain manufacturers, putting buyers at risk without their knowledge.