CEFR C1

in defiance of

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Openly resisting or refusing to obey a rule, authority, or expectation.

Examples

He continued to speak in defiance of the judge's order to remain silent.
The protesters marched in defiance of the government's ban on public gatherings.

Synonyms: against, despite, challenging, flouting

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in defiance of (C1)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn dɪˈfaɪəns əv

Definition

Openly resisting or refusing to obey a rule, authority, or expectation.

Examples

He continued to speak in defiance of the judge's order to remain silent.
The protesters marched in defiance of the government's ban on public gatherings.
She wore bright colors to the funeral in defiance of the family's strict dress code.

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