evasion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈveɪʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-evasion.wav

Word forms

evasion evasions

Etymology

From Middle French évasion, from Late Latin evasionem (accusative of evasio).

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