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The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. "Thou . . . By evasions thy crime uncoverest more." (Milton)
Synonyms: Shift, subterfuge, shuffling, prevarication, equivocation.
Origin: L. Evasio: cf. F. Evasion. See Evade.
(01 Mar 1998)
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