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avoidance

UK
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
US
/əˈvɔɪdəns/

Translations

avoidancenoun
His avoidance of the topic was noticeable during the meeting.
Son évitement du sujet était visible pendant la réunion.
nullitéJuridique.
The lawyer argued for the avoidance of the contract due to misrepresentation.
L'avocat a plaidé la nullité du contrat en raison d'une fausse déclaration.
The avoidance of conflict is crucial in maintaining peace.
La prévention des conflits est essentielle au maintien de la paix.
Additional translations
évitementFiscal.
Synonyms
elusion
neglect
abandonment
rejection
dodging
evasion
avoidanceadjective
UK
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
US
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "avoidance behavior").
Avoidance coping strategies can hinder long-term problem solving.
Les stratégies d'adaptation d'évitement peuvent nuire à la résolution des problèmes à long terme.

Definitions

avoidancenoun
The action of keeping away from or not doing something.
His avoidance of the topic was noticeable during the meeting.
The act of preventing something from happening.
The avoidance of conflict is crucial in maintaining peace.
A legal term referring to the annulment or invalidation of a contract or obligation.
The lawyer argued for the avoidance of the contract due to misrepresentation.
The practice of legally minimizing one's tax liability.
Tax avoidance is legal, whereas tax evasion is not.
avoidanceadjective
Relating to or characterized by avoidance.
Avoidance coping strategies can hinder long-term problem solving.
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