👉 Obviation is a legal term in some jurisdictions that refers to an action or statement that is intended to avoid, conceal, or alter the truth. It can refer to a person's act of concealing something from others, such as not telling a lie about their age to someone they know well, or hiding information from law enforcement agents who are investigating a crime. In legal terms, obviation is considered to be an affirmative defense that allows a defendant to avoid the consequences of their actions.