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in defiance of

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in defiance of

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.

See also: defiance, of

in defiance of

In spite of; contrary to: went on strike in defiance of union policy.

See also: defiance, of