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circumvention

[sur-kuhm-ven-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛn ʃən /
NOUN
escape
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STRONG


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To fans, that was the most consequential part of the historic punishment dealt by the NBA, which commissioned a year-long investigation that determined the Clippers committed audacious levels of salary cap circumvention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Salary-cap circumvention first surfaced with Leonard during his free agency in 2019 after he led the Raptors to the NBA championship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

German fans have long criticised Red Bull for its multi-club model and effective circumvention of the much-loved 50+1 rule, which guarantees supporter voting rights at German clubs.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The EU will also be on the lookout for circumvention, as well as any effort to reroute small parcels to the bloc via countries like Switzerland.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

I have been abroad, to set on foot a plot of circumvention.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 by Samuel Richardson


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