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Definition of Evasions
1. evasion [n] - See also: evasion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Evasions
Literary usage of Evasions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Law Magazine and Law Review, Or, Quarterly Journal of Jurisprudence by William S. Hein & Company (1858)
"evasions OF THE LAW. THE title we have selected for this paper is so short and
... What we propose here to treat of as evasions of the law are acts which, ..."
2. Hunger by Knut Hamsun (1921)
"But only the truth, do you hear; no evasions. Anyway, I shall see by you if you
hide anything — there, tell now! " "Yes; but let me kiss you on your breast ..."
3. A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by Andrew Dickson White (1896)
"Subtle theologians devised evasions of various sorts. ... But such evasions were
looked upon with little favour by the great body of theologians, ..."
4. A History of the warfare of science with theology in Christendom v. 2 by Andrew Dickson White (1901)
"Subtle theologians devised evasions of various sorts. ... But such evasions were
looked upon with little favour by the great body of theologians, ..."
5. A History of California: The American Period by Robert Glass Cleland (1922)
"... CHAPTER II RESTRICTIONS AND evasions So long as California remained under
Spanish control, foreign vessels were forbidden to trade along the coast. ..."
6. Sea Power in Its Relations to the War of 1812 by Alfred Thayer MAHAN (1905)
"The vast number of evasions and smugglers which the embargo has created is surprising.
For some days after the last influx of American vessels, ..."
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