loophole

noun

a small hole in a fortified wall
要塞の壁の小さい穴

for observation or discharging weapons
見張りと発砲用
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
困難または義務を逃れることを可能にするあいまいさ（特に法律または契約のテキストにおけるあいまいさ）

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