E‐va″sion (–zhŭn), n. [L. evasio: cf. F. évasion. See Evade.] The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.
Thou... by evasions thy crime uncoverest more. Milton.
Syn. — Shift; subterfuge; shuffling; prevarication; equivocation.