noun
- plural of getout; a way of escaping or avoiding something, especially an excuse or loophole
Usage: informal; often used in the phrase 'a getout clause'
Examples
- The contract had several getouts that allowed either party to withdraw.
- He was always looking for getouts when things got difficult.
- The insurance policy included a getout clause for pre-existing conditions.
- She didn't want any getouts; she was committed to finishing the project.
- The lawyer found a legal getout that saved his client from the penalty.