"Outright defiance" means to openly and boldly refuse to follow or comply with something, without any hesitation or compromise. It signifies a strong and deliberate act of disobedience or resistance. Full definition
Having applied the Act to a «pollutant» under programs never intended for that «pollutant,» EPA is confronted with the need to undo the «absurd» results that follow by outright defiance of crystal - clear provisions of the statute, those setting forth the applicability thresholds. (globalwarming.org)
Thinking (he or she) is above the law, by outright defiance of all court orders, does not set a good example for the kids. (parentalalienationsupport.com)
Leaders talked lawsuits, school closures and even outright defiance of the takeover plan, which could allow for - profit charter management companies to seize control of several low - performing, public schools in the coming years. (ncpolicywatch.com)