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flout

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﹒To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.

﹒To mock or scoff at something in a contemptuous manner.

Examples

﹒The company continued to flout safety regulations despite repeated warnings from the authorities.

﹒Many motorists choose to flout the speed limit when they think there are no police around.

﹒He was known for his tendency to flout social conventions and dress exactly as he pleased.

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