Derived from military vernacular, suggests a congestion or blockage of physical space. By contrast, loopholes are conscious or unconscious omissions (often in law), permitting an action normally prohibited. Both terms offer opportunities for exploitation or loss—depending which side you’re on. Orit Halpern explains how chokepoints apply to gold mining logistics and supply, while the Blue Dot Movement strives to close legal loopholes for environmental protection (Weber).