diversion

Definitions of "diversion"
  1. The act of changing the direction or use of something
  2. The illegal change of course or use of something without permission
  3. A pause in legal proceedings against an accused person, who participates in a recovery program or pays for the damages they caused, where if successful, the charges will be dropped
How to use "diversion" in a sentence
  1. The court recommended diversion as a strategy to help the accused turn his life around.
  2. The unauthorized diversion of funds by the company's CEO led to a major legal dispute.
  3. Substance abuse offenders often participate in a diversion program instead of going to trial.

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