elusion

[ ih-loo-zhuhn ]

noun

1. the act of eluding; evasion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of elusion¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin ēlūsiōn- (stem of ēlūsiō ) “deception, evasion,” equivalent to ēlūs(us), past participle of ēlūdere “to elude ” ( ē- e- ¹ + lūd- “play” + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The game of challenge and elusion on her part, of perpetual and ever more ardent advance on his.

From Project Gutenberg

I said it was, and done in defiance and by elusion of the law.

From Project Gutenberg

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