Loophole and Ploy

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

Ploy noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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Loophole and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loophole" instead a noun "Ploy".

Nearby Word: ployed

good	good loophole	good ploy
particular	particular loophole	particular ploy
similar	similar loophole	similar ploy
typical	typical loophole	typical ploy
Other adjectives: standard, fake, obvious, simple, massive, little, clever, odd, intentional, cosmic.

It turns out this is part of the CIA ploy - they specifically hired the federal agent most likely to be useless/redundant so they could take advantage of a loophole that allows them to operate on America soil.

Source: Film / Sicario

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