swahili [noun]

Ombwe la kisheria

Maana (Definition)

A situation where no existing statutory law directly addresses or regulates a specific legal issue.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

legal loophole / statutory void / gap in legislation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

loophole ya sheria / ombwe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Legal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wakili alitumia ombwe la kisheria kumtetea mteja wake."

Translation: The advocate utilized a legal loophole to defend his client.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mwanya wa sheria Ombwe