diversion

  1. Noun.  (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
  2. Noun.  A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
  3. Noun.  The act of diverting.
  4. Noun.  Removal of water via a canal.
  5. Noun.  (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
  6. Noun.  (context, 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'''US FM 55-15 '' TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886'''''.
  7. Noun.  (legal) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

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