The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EVASIONS
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What does EVASIONS mean?
EVASIONS noun- The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.