evasion

IPA: ɪvˈeɪʒʌn

The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

Examples of "evasion" in Sentences

Tax evasion is totally unacceptable at a time like this.
By the way, tax evasion is the unlawful avoidance of a tax.
The present shiftiness, circumlocution and evasion is doing the party nothing but harm.
• Section 7201 – felony willful evasion is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to fiveyears.
• Section 7201 – felony willful evasion is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
The development, which follows a long-running campaign backed by the Guardian to clamp down on tax evasion, is expected to raise £1bn in extra revenues.
Based on my experience growing up lower middle class (which experience seems in short supply amongst posters on this blog) I can tell you that the industries where tax evasion is most common are those where you get paid under the table, or where you get a 1099.