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flouted

/flaʊtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does flouted mean?

verb

to deliberately disobey or disregard a rule, law, or convention, often in a bold or defiant manner. to reject or refuse to accept something, especially a proposal or suggestion.

Example

"The company flouted safety regulations by ignoring the warning signs."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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