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   defiance

   /dɪˈfʌɪəns/

   noun

   • 1. open resistance; bold disobedience: "an act of defiance"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the renunciation of an allegiance or friendship): from Old French, from defier ‘defy’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFIANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   proud and determined opposition against authority or against someone more powerful than you are: They are continuing to publish their newspaper, in defiance of government attempts to close it down. (Definition of defiance from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   The meaning of DEFIANCE is the act or an instance of defying : challenge. How to use defiance in a sentence.

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   Stand up when the powers that be order you to sit down, and you've given a fine example of defiance. It happens when someone or a group of someones openly flouts or challenges authority.

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   Defiance definition: a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.. See examples of DEFIANCE used in a sentence.

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   Definition of defiance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   DEFIANCE meaning: 1. behaviour in which you refuse to obey someone or something: 2. behaviorin which you refuse to…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › defianceDEFIANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.