1. openly disregarding or showing contempt for a rule, law, or convention
Usage: present participle of ‘flout’

1. the act of openly disregarding or showing contempt for rules or conventions
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The company was flouting environmental regulations.
• Students were flouting the dress code by wearing inappropriate clothing.
• His flouting of traffic laws eventually led to his license being suspended.
• The restaurant continued flouting health department guidelines.
• Her constant flouting of authority made her unpopular with teachers.
• The protesters were flouting the city’s ban on public gatherings.
• The flouting of safety protocols resulted in several accidents.