Meaning of the word equivocation in English

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equivocation

US /ɪˌkwɪv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪˌkwɪv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication

Example:
His constant equivocation made it impossible to trust his statements.
The politician's speech was full of equivocation, avoiding direct answers to difficult questions.
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