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circumvention

Circumvention (noun) means the act of evading or going around (bypassing).

noun
1
The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
2
The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception.
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Etymology

From Latin circumventio, equivalent to circumvent + -ion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of circumvention?

"circumvention" (noun) means the act of evading or going around (bypassing).

What are the different meanings of circumvention?

"circumvention" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of evading or going around (bypassing); 2. The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception.

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