as in to disregard
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled
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Recent Examples of flout
Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled last week in Dellinger’s favor, saying Trump does not have constitutional authority to flout federal law and fire him without cause.
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025
For much of the past six decades, although borders have repeatedly been flouted and—in a few notable cases—redrawn, that legal precept has generally held.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
So how does Trump respond if Putin flouts his efforts?
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The Public Integrity Section is responsible for bringing high profile cases against public officials who are accused of accepting bribes or flouting election laws.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025
For much of the past six decades, although borders have repeatedly been flouted and—in a few notable cases—redrawn, that legal precept has generally held.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
So how does Trump respond if Putin flouts his efforts?
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The Public Integrity Section is responsible for bringing high profile cases against public officials who are accused of accepting bribes or flouting election laws.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flout
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In other words, the excess of the original debt over the amount determined to have been due can be disregarded in calculating gross income.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Others, however, pointed out that there may be more nuance to the situation — and that the OP disregarding his mother’s wishes could have serious consequences.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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President Trump famously despises leaks within his administration.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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As our story made clear, Vought despises the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, a core Republican ally in bringing conservative voices into the judiciary and federal law enforcement.—
Stephen Engelberg,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2025
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When transferring goods into freezer-safe bags, don’t forget to date and label the bags.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Everyone’s buzzing about Men’s March Madness, but don’t forget to switch the channel to catch the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Flout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flout. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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