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term:<\/p>\n

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vt<\/p><\/dt>\n

[modification of Old French esvuider<\/i> to destroy, literally, to empty, from es<\/i>– out + vuider<\/i> to empty]
1<\/b> :<\/b> to make void or undo
:<\/b> annul <\/a> [the trustee may any transfer of interest of the debtor in property “U.S. Code<\/i>“]
2<\/b> :<\/b> to respond to (an allegation or averment) by declaring that facts alleged do not result in liability [averments in a pleading to which no responsive pleading is required or permitted shall be taken as denied or ed<\/i> “Federal Rules of Civil Procedure<\/i> Rule 8(d)”] see also confession and avoidance<\/a> compare deny<\/a>
3<\/b> :<\/b> to prevent the occurrence of or responsibility for esp. through lawful means [ a tax] compare evade<\/a>
avoid·abil·i·ty n<\/i>
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avoid·able adj<\/i>
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avoid·ance n<\/i>
<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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