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evasion

 
 
/ɪˈveɪʒən/ noun [C or U]

Definition

the act of intentionally avoiding doing something that you have a duty or responsibility to do: tax/fare/duty evasion The former accountant was charged with multiple counts of tax evasion.evasion of sth This was a clear evasion of responsibility on his part.
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