evasion
/ɪˈveɪʒən/
noun
- The act of avoiding something, especially a duty, responsibility, or question.
- His constant evasion of the topic made everyone suspicious.
- She was charged with evasion of military service.
- The politician was accused of tax evasion.
- A statement or answer that avoids directly addressing a question or issue.
- The witness gave nothing but evasions during the trial.
- When asked about the missing money, he offered a series of evasions.
- Her reply was full of evasions and half-truths.
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