'evasion' definitions:

Definition of 'evasion'

From: WordNet
noun
A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth [syn: evasion, equivocation]
noun
The deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment" [syn: evasion, nonpayment] [ant: defrayal, defrayment, payment]
noun
Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive" [syn: evasion, escape, dodging]
noun
The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver

Definition of 'evasion'

From: GCIDE
  • evasion \e*va"sion\ ([-e]*v[=a]"zh[u^]n), n. [L. evasio: cf. F. ['e]vasion. See Evade.] The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. [1913 Webster]
  • Thou . . . by evasions thy crime uncoverest more. --Milton.
  • Syn: Shift; subterfuge; shuffling; prevarication; equivocation. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'evasion'

From: Moby Thesaurus