Definition of defiance

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de·fi·ance    (d-fns) KEY  

NOUN:

1. The act or an example of defying; bold resistance to an opposing force or authority.
2. Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; readiness to contend or resist.

IDIOM:
in defiance of

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

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier, to defy ; see defy

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