Elusion

Pronunciation: /ɛˈlʌʒən/

Elusion (noun)

  1. The act of avoiding something you should do, especially by using excuses or finding a way around rules.
  2. A situation where someone or something gets away and cannot be caught, found, or controlled.

Examples

  • Her elusion from duty angered the manager.
  • He avoided work with elusion from duty.