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elusion

noun
elu·​sion | \ Ä“-ˈlü-zhÉ™n How to pronounce elusion (audio) \

Definition of elusion

: an act of eluding
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Examples of elusion in a Sentence

his artful elusion of the worst work assignments

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 Emphasizing defense, his boxing instructor prods him to master the art of elusion, of hitting without being hit. — Gordon Marino, WSJ, "‘Why We Fight’ Review: Punch-Drunk Love," 10 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of elusion

1617, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for elusion

Medieval Latin elusion-, elusio, from Late Latin, deception, from Latin eludere

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