flout• It was because he openly floutedracistconventions of the time, which said he had to stay in his place.• Accusations have been made that busdrivers already floutspeedlimits on the estate.• Thousands of people are killed on our roads every year, yet a majority of us insist on flouting speed limits.• Many barownersflout the laws on under-age drinking.• Short stay charges and places in premium car parks have risen and drivers caughtflouting the rules face a hefty £30 fine.• He especially enjoyed this party because it was floutingtradition -- it was four years after its customary time.• Too many people regularly flouttraffic laws.
Originflout
(1500-1600) Probably from flout“to play the flute”((14-16 centuries))