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evasion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪʒən/

The English word “evasion” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

Etymology

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

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