[avoid] vt [ME, fr. MF esvuidier, fr. es- (fr. L ex-) + vuidier to empty--more at void] (14c) 1: to make legally void: annul "~ a plea"
2. obs: void, expel 3 a: to keep away from: shun b: to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of c: to refrain from
4. archaic: to depart or withdraw from: leave syn see escape -- avoid.able adj -- avoid.ably adv -- avoid.er n