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Flouted: meaning, definitions and examples

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flouted

 

[ flaʊtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To flout means to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention. It often implies a contemptuous attitude toward the authority behind the rule. This term is commonly used in legal contexts to indicate willful disobedience. Flouting can lead to legal consequences, especially if the flouted rule is enforceable. Individuals or entities may flout guidelines to assert their independence or challenge the status quo.

Synonyms

contempt, defy, disregard, mock, scorn

Examples of usage

  • The company flouted environmental regulations.
  • He flouted the school's dress code.
  • They flouted the curfew imposed by local authorities.

Translations

Translations of the word "flouted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desrespeitado

🇮🇳 उपेक्षित

🇩🇪 missachtet

🇮🇩 diabaikan

🇺🇦 ігнорований

🇵🇱 lekceważony

🇯🇵 無視された

🇫🇷 méprisé

🇪🇸 despreciado

🇹🇷 görmezden gelinmiş

🇰🇷 무시된

🇸🇦 مُتجاهَل

🇨🇿 opomíjený

🇸🇰 ignorovaný

🇨🇳 被忽视

🇸🇮 zavrnjen

🇮🇸 fyrirgefið

🇰🇿 ескертпеген

🇬🇪 უყურადღებოდ

🇦🇿 göz ardı edilmiş

🇲🇽 despreciado

Etymology

The word 'flout' originates from the early 16th century and is believed to derive from the Middle English word 'flouten', meaning to play the fool or mock. The term is likely influenced by the Old Norse word 'flúta', which means to blow, perhaps indicating a sense of blowing off or dismissing something trivial. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent open defiance, especially concerning rules or authority figures. It became prominent in the legal vocabulary during the 19th century, signifying deliberate violation of laws or norms. Despite its negative connotations, flouting has occasionally been embraced in social movements as a form of protest against unjust laws.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,174, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.