openly flout
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to publicly disregard a rule, law, or convention
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- The protesters have openly flouted the law.
- The company decided to openly flout the new environmental regulations.
- Several companies openly flout environmental regulations.
- Despite warnings, he continued to openly flout the traffic laws.
- He continued to openly flout the school's dress code.
- Protesters openly flouted the ban on public gatherings.
- The regime has openly flouted international conventions.
- It's unwise for a public figure to openly flout ethical guidelines.
- Some drivers openly flout traffic rules in broad daylight.
- Some people believe they can openly flout societal norms without consequence.
- The club members openly flouted the organization's guidelines.
- The dictator continued to openly flout international human rights laws.
- Many citizens openly flout the smoking ban in public places.
- The restaurant owner was fined for openly flouting health and safety standards.
- The company has been openly flouting safety regulations for years.
- She has always chosen to openly flout traditional expectations.
- Students cannot openly flout university policies without consequences.
- The rebellious group openly flouted the authority of the local government.
- The dictator openly flouted human rights laws.
- His refusal to pay taxes was seen as openly flouting the law.