Fictitious entry The dictionary includes an entry for the word "esquivalience", which it defines as meaning "the willful avoidance of one's official responsibilities". This is a fictitious entry, intended to protect the copyright of the publication. The entry was invented by Christine Lindberg, one of the editors of the NOAD.
fictiTIOus EnTrY the diCtioNary inclUDes an enTRy for the WoRd "EsquivaLIeNce", wHiCh It Defines As meaNing "the wIllfuL Avoidance OF one'S oFfICiAl rEsponSiBilItiEs". ThIS is a FiCTItiouS Entry, IntendeD tO prOtECt tHE cOpyRight of thE puBlicatIoN. thE Entry Was InvenTed bY cHristINE liNdberG, oNe oF The edItoRs of thE NOad.