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loophole

/ˈluːphəʊl/

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noun

فتحة إطلاق النار، ثغرة

A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

Examples :

"The archer used the loophole in the castle wall to shoot at the enemy. "

استخدم الرامي فتحة إطلاق النار في جدار القلعة لإطلاق النار على العدو.

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noun

ثغرة، مخرج

A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

Examples :

"The new school policy about late homework had a loophole: students could turn in work late if they had a doctor's note. "

كانت للسياسة المدرسية الجديدة بشأن الواجبات المنزلية المتأخرة ثغرة: يمكن للطلاب تسليم العمل متأخراً إذا كان لديهم مذكرة من الطبيب.

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verb

تجهيز الثغرات للدفاع

To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers

Examples :

"The soldiers looped holes in the castle walls to provide better firing positions. "

قام الجنود بتجهيز الثغرات في جدران القلعة لتوفير مواقع إطلاق نار أفضل.

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verb

استغل، تحايل

To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.

Examples :

"He loopholed the parking regulations by claiming his old car was a "historical vehicle" that qualified for free parking. "

تحايل على لوائح وقوف السيارات بادعاء أن سيارته القديمة كانت "مركبة تاريخية" مؤهلة لوقوف السيارات المجاني.

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