circumvention

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English

Etymology

From Latin circumventio, equivalent to circumvent +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/
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Noun

circumvention (countable and uncountable, plural circumventions)

  1. The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
  2. The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception
    Synonyms: deception, fraud, imposture, delusion

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