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2 | 33% | 12 | Gas law that combines Boyle's law, Charles's law, and Gay-Lussac's law | |
3 | 25% | 11 | Charles's law is one of the three fundamental gas laws studied in chemistry, along with Boyle's law and _______ law | |
Flaw In The Law Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LOOPHOLE" which means:
- noun
- • An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
- • A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons verb
- • To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
- • To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He found a loophole in the contract that allowed him to cancel the agreement."
- • "The lawyer exploited a legal loophole to help his client avoid the charges."
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