What is the meaning of the word "evasion"?

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  1. nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do copy to clipboard noun
    • Their evasion of duty was reprehensible. copy to clipboard
  2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money copy to clipboard noun
    • Their evasion of all their creditors did not help build their credit rating. copy to clipboard

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