Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flout-the-law
verb phrase
/flaʊt ðə lɔː/
Definition
To openly disregard or mock the law.
Examples
- Many protesters flout the law during demonstrations to make their voices heard.
- He decided to flout the law by not paying his taxes, believing he could get away with it.
- The company’s management was caught flouting the law by ignoring safety regulations.
Meaning
Flouting the law refers to the behavior of knowingly breaking rules or regulations with a dismissive attitude, often implying a challenge to authority.
Synonyms
- disregard the law
- defy the law
- violate
- ignore