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Circumvention: meaning, definitions and examples

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circumvention

 

[ หŒsษœห.kษ™mหˆven.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

The act of avoiding something, such as a rule, restriction, or obstacle, in a clever or deceptive way.

Synonyms

avoidance, bypass, evasion, skirting, subversion

Examples of usage

  • The hacker used circumvention techniques to bypass the security measures.
  • The company found a loophole in the regulations for tax circumvention.
  • Circumvention of copyright laws is a serious offense.
  • His circumvention of the traditional approval process raised some concerns.
  • The software includes features for content circumvention.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The action of going around or avoiding something.

Synonyms

alternative route, bypass, detour, diversion, shortcut

Examples of usage

  • The road closure required a long circumvention to reach the destination.
  • He took a circumvention to avoid the crowded street.
  • The circumvention of the obstacle was challenging but rewarding.
  • The river's meander created a natural circumvention for the hikers.
  • She found a quick circumvention to the usual traffic jam.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The act of avoiding a legal requirement or obligation, especially through a technicality or legal maneuver.

Synonyms

breach, infraction, noncompliance, transgression, violation

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer's circumvention of the evidence rules was questioned by the judge.
  • The circumvention of contract terms led to a legal dispute.
  • The case involved a complex circumvention of regulatory requirements.
  • The company faced fines for their circumvention of labor laws.
  • His circumvention of the court order resulted in serious consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "circumvention" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circunvenรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umgehung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengelakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obejล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contournement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elusiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obchรกzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obchรกdzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง„้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obhod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปั‹ะฟ ำฉั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elusiรณn

Etymology

The word 'circumvention' originates from the Latin word 'circumvenire', which means 'to go around'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including technology, law, and general activities. It often implies a strategic or creative way of avoiding or bypassing something. The concept of circumvention has evolved with the development of technology and legal systems, becoming a key aspect of problem-solving and innovation in different fields.

See also: circumvent.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,108, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.