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Contents
English
Etymology
- The term avoision originated in the literature of the anti-taxation movement in the U.S. in the 1970s; it was coined to get around laws against advocating or providing advice relating to tax evasion.
- From the words avoidance and evasion, both meaning: keeping away from or preventing from happening.
- From the Middle English word avoiden and the Latinevasionem
Pronunciation
IPA: /əˈvɔɪʒ(ə)n/ SAMPA: /@"vOIZ@n/
Definition
Avoision
- verb plural:avoisions
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Usage
Used in
Used by
- Kent Brockman - Uses this word on-air.
Quotes
"I don't say evasion, I say avoision."
Notes
This is a reference to a William Shatner outtake where he argues with his director over "sabotage": "You say sabotage. I say sabot-age" (rhyming with the word badge).
