Circumvent
(verb)
To find a way of avoiding something, especially by using clever methods.
Origin:
From latin, meaning "to go around".
Examples:
- She found a way to circumvent the rules.
- We've been trying to circumvent the problem for some time now.
- The company was able to circumvent the regulations by using a loophole.
- He was able to circumvent the security measures and gain access to the building.
- The government is trying to circumvent the sanctions with trade deals with other countries.