EVASION

evasion. Evasion, n. an escape, excuse, equivocation, shift

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E‐va″sion (–zhŭn), n. [[L. evasio: cf. F. évasion. See Evade.]] The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. Thou . . . by evasions thy crime uncoverest more. Milton. Syn. — Shift; subterfuge; shuffling; prevarication; equivocation.