1. The act of deliberately not fulfilling or escaping from duties, responsibilities, or commitments that one is bound to perform
He was caught avoiding obligations by not paying his taxes for years.
Ele foi descoberto evitando obrigações ao não pagar seus impostos por anos.
2. To deliberately stay away from or refuse to accept legal, moral, or social responsibilities
Avoiding obligations in a business contract can result in legal consequences.
Evitar obrigações em um contrato comercial pode resultar em consequências legais.