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Flout

//flaʊt//

Definitions

1
To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.
Similar
fleer jeer fleer
2
To scorn.
Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine

1
The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.
2
A mockery or insult.

Word Origin

Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.

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//flaʊt//

1
To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.
Similar
fleer jeer fleer
2
To scorn.
Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine

1
The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.
2
A mockery or insult.

Word Origin

Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.

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