1. to openly disregard or disobey (a rule, law, or convention)

Examples

• The company continued to flout environmental regulations.
• Students who flout the dress code will face disciplinary action.
• He flouted his parents’ wishes and dropped out of college.
• The driver flouted traffic laws by speeding through red lights.
• Many citizens flout the smoking ban in public places.
• She flouted convention by wearing white to someone else’s wedding.