1. the act of finding a way around or avoiding something, especially a rule, law, or obstacle

Examples

• The company’s circumvention of tax laws led to a federal investigation.
• Students found creative ways for the circumvention of the school’s internet filters.
• The circumvention of safety protocols resulted in a serious accident.
• Legal experts debated whether this constituted circumvention of the treaty.
• The software was designed to prevent circumvention of copyright protection.
• His circumvention of the usual approval process caused controversy.