Evasion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪʒən/

Definitions of evasion

noun the act of avoiding something or escaping from something through deceit or cleverness

Example Sentences

A1 He tried to avoid paying taxes by using various forms of evasion.

A2 The suspect's evasion of the police lasted for several days before he was finally caught.

B1 The company's evasion of environmental regulations led to a hefty fine.

B2 The politician's evasion of questions during the interview raised suspicions among the public.

C1 The mastermind behind the elaborate tax evasion scheme was finally apprehended by authorities.

C2 The artist's clever evasion of traditional painting techniques resulted in a unique and innovative style.

Examples of evasion in a Sentence

formal The suspect was charged with tax evasion for failing to report income.

informal He's always finding ways to dodge taxes, it's like he's a pro at evasion.

slang She's a master at dodging responsibilities, always finding a way to pull off an evasion.

figurative His constant evasion of the truth eventually caught up with him.

Grammatical Forms of evasion

• past tense: evaded
• plural: evasions
• comparative: more evasive
• superlative: most evasive
• present tense: evades
• future tense: will evade
• perfect tense: has evaded
• continuous tense: is evading
• singular: evasion
• positive degree: evasive
• infinitive: to evade
• gerund: evading
• participle: evading

Origin and Evolution of evasion

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'evasion' originated from the Latin word 'evasio' which means 'a clearing out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'evasion' has evolved to refer to the act of avoiding or escaping something, especially through deceit or cleverness.