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Definition defiance in British English

defiance noun

[uncountable] noun
/dɪˈfaɪəns/
1

refusal to obey a person or rule

Example

She spoke with a tone of defiance.

Example

Beef was reportedly exported from Britain in defiance of the ban.

Definition defiance in British English