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anfechten

Verb

full

avoid

verb

Definitions of avoid

English

(also: void)) to make void; to cancel

How can we avoid this contract without the risk of litigation?

English

to deliberately not do something, especially something wrong, dangerous, harmful or unpleasant

He moved his money to an off-shore account to avoid a wealth tax.

English

to prevent something bad or unpleasant from happening

The duty is on the employer to avoid the risk.