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circumvention

[sur-kuhm-ven-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛn ʃən /
NOUN
escape
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STRONG


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"The company has also strengthened its keyword blacklist to further prevent attempted circumvention of product listing restrictions by sellers," said Shein.

From BBC

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has called cap circumvention “a cardinal sin.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He explained: "The president's circumvention of Congress' power of the purse has been left unchecked by the Supreme Court. Checks and balances must be maintained."

From BBC

The White House said ending the duty-free exemption would combat "escalating deceptive shipping practices, illegal material, and duty circumvention", claiming some shippers had "abused" the exemption to send illicit drugs into the US.

From BBC

This structure could potentially allow circumvention of Congress’s constitutional authority over government spending and create opportunities for behind-closed-doors management without proper oversight.

From Los Angeles Times