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flout in Spanish

flout in Spanish is saltarse a la torera, sobreponerse — flout means to openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.

flout in Spanish

saltarse a la torera
verb
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
sobreponerse
verb
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.

What does "flout" mean?

  1. verb To openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
    "The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit."
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flout in a sentence

  • The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.

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What is "flout" in Spanish?
"flout" in Spanish is saltarse a la torera, sobreponerse. flout means: To openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
Are there other ways to say "flout" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "flout": saltarse a la torera, sobreponerse.
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