Definition of "avoided" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of avoid. (verb)

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• "If California legalizes pot, it will save the state millions in avoided legal and imprisonment costs, while raising it millions in taxes."
• "Palin avoided using Murkowski's name in addressing the hundreds of people gathered in Anchorage for a "Change D.C." rally but it was clear who she meant."
• "What must be avoided is more than token financial support from the government."