evasion

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
  2. noun the deliberate act of failing to pay money
  3. noun nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

Etymology

From Middle French évasion, from Late Latin evasionem (accusative of evasio).

In classic literature

Synonyms

equivocation

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