evasion

(noun) a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. Synonyms: equivocation.

(noun) the deliberate act of failing to pay money. Synonyms: nonpayment. Examples: "His evasion of all his creditors." "He was indicted for nonpayment."

(noun) nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do. Synonyms: escape, dodging. Examples: "His evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible." "That escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive."

(noun) the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver.