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avoidance

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. avoidance (noun)
  2. confession and avoidance (noun)
  3. plea in confession and avoidance

avoid·ance

noun \ə-ˈvȯi-dən(t)s\

Definition of AVOIDANCE

1
obsolete a : an action of emptying, vacating, or clearing away b : outlet
2
: annulment 1
3
: an act or practice of avoiding or withdrawing from something
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Examples of AVOIDANCE

  1. a writer known for avoidance of sentimentality
  2. a complete avoidance of sentimentality

First Known Use of AVOIDANCE

14th century

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