Circumvention
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Circumvention is a noun meaning The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
Meaning
The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
More Meanings
- The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception.
Example Sentences
a school in which he learns sly circumvention
Word Forms
- circumventions
Synonyms for circumvention
Depending on context, synonyms include deception, fraud, imposture, delusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evasion, escape, diversion, by-pass, disposal, undermining.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.