Evasion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪʒən/

Evasion (noun)

  1. The act of not answering a question directly, often by giving unclear or different information.
  2. The act of avoiding a duty, rule, or responsibility by finding ways around it.
  3. In security, the attempt to avoid detection or stop an attack by using hidden or misleading methods.

Examples

  • Her evasion made the question harder to answer.
  • He used evasion instead of giving a clear response.