evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.