let-out clause

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It would prejudice the provision of efficient education ore the efficient use of recourses. This is a very wide let-out clause but it'll generally be used when there are no spaces available in the school...

what does the words in bold mean?

Elida

Avangi · Accepted Answer

Just a guess. Public relations people working for governmental agencies often need to explain why some popular idea can't be implemented. They have to come up with some impressive sounding B.S. which is so vague it can't be argued against. In other words it's an excuse. It "lets them out" of an uncomfortable situation.

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Elida
It would prejudice the provision of efficient education ore the efficient use of recourses. This is a very wide let-out clause but it'll generally be used when there are no spaces available in the school...

what does the words in bold mean?

Elida

Something that does not have a true meaning or purpose except to cover up a difficult situation by something that sounds as a meaningful excuse. A let-out clause is usually vague enough so that it is difficult to argue about.
The deceptive part in it lies in the fact that it regularly sounds eloquent and as if something was not previously publicly known.

The term comes from a legal agreement where it normally ends (closes) a written agreement to cover what was not covered elsewhere.

Anonymous · Answer

This may mean a "loop hole" - a way to get out or around the issue, law, or requirement.

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