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avoid vt [modification of Old French esvuider to destroy, literally, to empty, from es - out + vuider to empty]

1: to make void or undo: annul

the trustee may avoid any transfer of interest of the debtor in property — U.S. Code

2: 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 avoid ed — Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 8(d) see also confession and avoidance compare deny

3: to prevent the occurrence of or responsibility for esp. through lawful means

avoid a tax compare evade

avoid·abil·i·ty n

avoid·able adj

avoid·ance n