circumvention
Translation
circumvention, avoidance, evasion
Examples
The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offence.
The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offense.
Grammar Patterns
the circumvention of (sth.) the act of avoiding (sth.) The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: avoidance, evasion, bypassing
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'circumvent', from 'circum-' (around) + 'venire' (to come). The act of 'coming around'.
Memory Tips
This is the action noun for 'circumvent'. The '-ion' suffix often denotes an action, process, or result.