evasion

//ɪˈveɪ.ʒən//
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Noun

evasionSingular
evasionsPlural
1

The act of avoiding or escaping from something, especially a duty, responsibility, or difficult situation.

Tax evasion is a serious crime that can result in heavy penalties.

2

A statement or action that avoids dealing directly with a question or issue; a way of not giving a direct answer.

His answer was full of evasions and he never addressed the real issue.