flout

Example Sentences

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For districts that persistently flout anti-discrimination laws, “the department may use any means necessary to effect compliance,” according to laws already in place.

From Los Angeles Times

Retaining the header is a lawyerly attempt to keep his word while flouting it in spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Those who perform civic service should expect to be held to a higher standard. This wasn’t a mistake. This was a concerted effort to flout the law to escape justice.”

From Los Angeles Times

But prosecutors said safety regulations had been flouted in the nightclub.

From Barron's

Epping Forest District Council sought to block migrants lodging at The Bell Hotel in Epping by arguing its owner had flouted planning rules.

From BBC