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tax avoidance

phrase/tæks əˈvɔɪdəns/

B1CEFR level
30/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

The lawful arrangement of one's affairs to minimise the tax due, though it may be challenged where it defeats the purpose of the legislation.

The scheme was marketed as legitimate tax avoidance but was struck down under the anti-abuse rule.

Similar: tax mitigation

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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