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evasion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/i.vɐˈzɐ̃w̃/e·va·são

Definition

1

The act of escaping or getting away; flight. In an economic/fiscal context, the illegal non-payment or underpayment of taxes.

Usage examples

“The prisoners planned an evasion from the jail.”
“Tax evasion is a serious crime.”

Common combinations

tax evasionescape planprison breakcapital flight