flout

IPA(Pronunciation)

/flaʊt/

Noun

The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law. / A mockery or insult.

Japanese Meaning

法や規則を軽んじる行為、違反行為 / 侮蔑、あざけり、嘲笑

His flout of the safety protocols resulted in a temporary shutdown of the lab.

彼の安全規定を無視する行為が原因で、研究室は一時的に閉鎖された。

Sense（1）

The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.

A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.

Sense（2）

A mockery or insult.

flouts

（ plural ）