An opinion about Daniel’s evasion (9)

I believe the answer is:

avoidance

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'evasion' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for avoidance that I've seen before include "Steering clear of" , "Not dealing with" , "Dodging" , "ducking" , "Evasion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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