evasion

[ɪˈveɪʒən]

Origin

From Latin "evasio," derived from "evadere" meaning "to escape"

Meanings

1. The act of avoiding or escaping from something, especially by trickery or cleverness
2. The deliberate avoidance of paying taxes or following rules

Example Sentences

1. His evasion of the question made the reporter suspicious.
2. Tax evasion is a serious crime that can result in hefty fines and imprisonment.
3. The suspect's evasion techniques made it difficult for the police to track him down.

Related Words

• Verb: evade
• Adjective: evasive
• Adverb: evasively
• Synonyms: avoidance, dodging, escape, circumvention

Memorization Trick

Think of "evasion" as "e-vasion," where the "e" stands for "escape." Imagine someone escaping from a vase (vasion) to avoid capture.