Deviation and Loophole

Deviation

Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

Loophole and deviation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loophole" instead a noun "Deviation".

Loophole

Loophole noun - An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation.
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Synonyms for Loophole

Deviation and loophole are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Loophole".

How words are described

human human deviation human loophole
standard standard deviation standard loophole
single single deviation single loophole
obvious obvious deviation obvious loophole
Other adjectives: real, massive, big, huge, little, tiny, clever, interesting, major, possible, odd, weird, intentional.
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