avoidance speech

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|linguistics}} a [[special]] [[restricted]] speech style in certain languages used to refer to [[taboo]] subjects, or as a sign of respect in the presence of certain people, while doing certain activities, following a death, etc., distinguished by a specialized [[lexicon]].

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