diversion

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Synonyms: aversion, reversion, dispersion, division, version, diversity, dimension, inversion, obversion, adversion, eversion

Antonyms: aversion, reversion, dispersion, division, version, diversity, dimension, inversion, obversion, adversion, eversion

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|military}} A [[tactic]] used to draw [[attention]] away from the real threat or action.
2. A [[hobby]]; an [[activity]] that [[distracts]] the mind.
3. The act of [[divert]]ing.
4. Removal of water via a [[canal]].
5. {{lb|en|transport}} A [[detour]], such as during road construction.
6. {{lb|en|transport}} The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new [[transshipment]] point or [[destination]], or to a different [[mode]] of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.<ref name="FM5515">US FM 55-15 TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886</ref>
7. {{lb|en|legal}} Officially [[halt]]ing or [[suspend]]ing a formal [[criminal]] or [[juvenile]] [[justice]] [[proceeding]] and referral of the [[accused]] person to a [[treatment]] or [[care]] program.

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