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evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does evasion mean?

noun, verb

The act of evading or avoiding something, or a skillful or cunning way of avoiding something. The act of evading or avoiding capture, detection, or punishment.

Example

"The suspect's evasion of the police was impressive, but ultimately unsuccessful."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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