Evasion
/ɪˈveɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of deliberately avoiding legal duties, taxes, or obligations through deceptive or illicit means.
The company was charged with tax evasion after hiding income from authorities.
- (n.) In criminal law, the act of escaping or avoiding prosecution or conviction.
His evasion of arrest led to additional charges.
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Commentary
Evasion often implies illegality or bad faith, distinguishing it from lawful avoidance; in drafting, clarity is essential to differentiate between unlawful evasion and legal tax avoidance strategies.
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