in defiance of

Idioms  

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.

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Example Sentences

The 20-track album spills over with so much abundant life — searing emotion and refined songcraft, winking humor and quaking bass, Latin music history and “la hora loca” of her Colombian community’s block parties — that it stands in defiance of that near-miss with death.

From Los Angeles Times

In defiance of the governor’s proclamation, Rhode Islanders went to work on Dec. 1 and declined to attend religious services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Fetto asked if, after that, Rose had made a point of going to the DSU in "defiance" of the women and to appear "above bigotry and hatred" as Rose had written in a statement to the tribunal.

From BBC

The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, in defiance of Washington's warnings.

From Barron's

Uproar resumed in the vigil crowd as Mr Lammy said "that is why we stand in defiance of those terrorists who seek to divide us".

From BBC

Related Words

• in spite of
• regardless of