circumvention etymology

Etymology:

• From Latin circumventio "a surrounding, a flanking, encroachment," from circumvenire "to surround, flank, encroach," literally "to come around," from circum "around" (circum-) + venire "to come."

Meaning:

• The act or practice of avoiding, evading, or overcoming an obstacle, law, rule, or regulation by indirect or unconventional means.
• A stratagem or device used to circumvent an obstacle or restriction.

Origin:

• The word "circumvention" first appeared in English in the 16th century.
• It is derived from the Latin word "circumventio," which means "a surrounding, a flanking, encroachment."
• The Latin word is in turn derived from the verb "circumvenire," which means "to surround, flank, encroach," literally "to come around."
• The word "circumvenire" is composed of the following elements:
  • circum (around)
  • venire (to come)

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