in defiance of

Idioms and Phrases

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

It’s up to four Republican senators out of 53 to play hero, and as Liz Cheney learned, playing hero in defiance of Donald Trump can end your career.

From Slate

But it's hard to imagine that even his loony crew will allow Homan to send the military into New York and Los Angeles to roust immigrants from their homes in defiance of state and local authorities.

From Salon

The supervisors passed a measure to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings in defiance of state law.

From Los Angeles Times

However, neighbours told journalists that work on the building had been continuing in defiance of the suspension order.

From BBC

For whatever reason there are tens of millions of Republicans and independents who still believe that Trump was justified in plotting to overturn the election in defiance of the law and the Constitution.

From Salon

Related Words

• in spite of
• regardless of