avoidance

UK
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
US
/əˈvɔɪdəns/

Translations

avoidancenoun
His avoidance of the topic was noticeable.
Его избегание этой темы было заметным.
Tax avoidance is a serious offense.
Уклонение от уплаты налогов является серьезным правонарушением.
avoidanceadjective
UK
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
US
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "avoidance behavior").

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.