E*va"sion (?), 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.