in defiance of

1. In spite of, with outright disregard for, as in They went on strike in defiance of union policy. This term was first recorded in 1750.

Example Sentences

For a while, they stick together mostly to stick it to her, in defiance of the fact that contempt is the No. 1 indicator of divorce.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawyer said he believes Minguela was arrested in defiance of a federal judge’s order that immigration authorities cannot racially profile people or use roving patrols to target immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

That expedition, also organised by the FFC, had been aiming to deliver aid to Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade and to highlight the humanitarian crisis there.

From BBC

Many were not even “illegal immigrants,” having entered the country only after scheduling an asylum interview; more than 60 had pending asylum claims at the time they were shoved onto a plane headed to El Salvador, in defiance of a court order.

From Salon

That explains why a number of schools and businesses closed for the holiday in 2024 in defiance of the official change.

From Los Angeles Times

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