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circumvention

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin circumventio, equivalent to circumvent +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

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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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