noun

circumvention

circumvention, avoidance, evasion

The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offence.

The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offense.

the circumvention of (sth.) the act of avoiding (sth.) The circumvention of tax laws is a serious offense.

Synonyms: avoidance, evasion, bypassing

The noun form of the verb 'circumvent', from 'circum-' (around) + 'venire' (to come). The act of 'coming around'.

This is the action noun for 'circumvent'. The '-ion' suffix often denotes an action, process, or result.

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