avoid

Definitions of "avoid"
  1. The act of canceling or making something null and void
  2. The legal process of debunking an allegation, arguing that the stated facts do not lead to any legal responsibilities
  3. The strategy of preventing specific events or escaping liabilities through legal methods
How to use "avoid" in a sentence
  1. The court had to avoid the previous decision as it was based on incorrect information.
  2. Her attorney worked to avoid the allegations by proving that the supposed facts did not establish her liability.
  3. Through meticulous planning, it is possible to avoid certain obligations legally.

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