Evasion Meaning
/ɪˈveɪʒən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.
Sentence Examples
Tax officials are zeroing in on income tax evasion.
He was arrested on charges of tax evasion.
She went to prison for tax evasion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The suspect's ____ of the police lasted only a few hours.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician faced criticism for his constant ____ of tough questions during the interview.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French évasion, from Late Latin evasionem (accusative of evasio).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In these hunting scenes, as many critics have noted, the reversals, negotiations, lurkings, and evasions between hunter and prey mirror and frame the bedroom strategies of the Lady and Gawain."
— 2011, Christine Chism, Alliterative Revivals, page 99:
"He complained to LNER but was told: "We have had an increase in fare evasion on certain services which has led to our locking toilet facilities where (people) usually hide to avoid payment. Although Aberdeen is a gated station, customers often purchase the cheapest ticket available and board our services.""
— 2020 January 2, Barry Doe, “ScotRail suspending seat reservations is hardly a "recipe for disaster"”, in Rail, page 62:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The suspect's ____ of the police lasted only a few hours.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician faced criticism for his constant ____ of tough questions during the interview.