Meaning & use
circumvention
The act of finding a way around a rule, law, or difficulty, often to avoid its intended effect.
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The new regulation was designed to stop circumvention of existing safety standards.
Officials investigated possible circumvention of the trade tariffs through third-party countries.
A note on using this word
"Circumvention" often carries a negative connotation, suggesting an improper or sneaky way around a restriction.
Words with a similar meaning
evasionavoidance
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