diversion
- Noun. (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
- Noun. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
- Noun. The act of diverting.
- Noun. Removal of water via a canal.
- Noun. (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
- 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'''''.
- 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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