evasion
//ɪˈveɪ.ʒən//
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.