Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flout-the-law
verb phrase
/flaʊt ðə lɔ/
Definition
To openly disregard or show contempt for the law.
Examples
- The company was found to flout the law by avoiding safety regulations.
- He tends to flout the law when he speeds through school zones.
- Public officials who flout the law can face serious consequences.
Meaning
Flout the law means to intentionally violate or mock the legal rules or regulations. It involves acting in a way that displays a lack of respect for legal authority.
Synonyms
- Disobey the law
- Defy the law
- Ignore the law
- Contravene
- Transgress
