First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
evasion
evasion
noun eva·sion \i-ˈvā-zhən, ē-\
: the act of avoiding something that you do not want to do or deal with : the act of evading something
: a way of avoiding something
: a statement or action that avoids directly dealing with something (such as a difficult problem or question)
Full Definition of EVASION
1
: a means of evading : dodge
2
: the act or an instance of evading : escape <suspected of tax evasion>
See evasion defined for English-language learners
See evasion defined for kids
Examples of EVASION
- He was arrested for tax evasion.
- They came up with an evasion of the law to keep all the land for themselves.
- His reply was nothing but careful evasions.
Origin of EVASION
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin evasion-, evasio, from Latin evadere to evade
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up evasion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).