AVOID


Meaning of AVOID in English

v.tr. 1 keep away or refrain from (a thing, person, or action). 2 escape; evade. 3 Law a nullify (a decree or contract). b quash (a sentence). avoidable adj. avoidably adv. avoidance n. avoider n.

[ AF avoider, OF evuider clear out, get quit of, f. vuide empty, VOID ]

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