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evasion

e·va·sion [ i váy'n ] (plural e·va·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. avoidance of something: avoidance of something unpleasant, especially a moral or legal obligation

2. means of avoidance: a means of escaping or avoiding something, especially one that involves cunning or deceit

3. avoiding of issue: failure to give a direct answer to a direct question, usually in order to conceal the truth

[15th century. Via French< Latin evasion-< evadere (see evade)]

Word Usage

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