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defiance

/dɪˈfaɪəns/B2

违抗 / 蔑视 (n.)

动词形式是 `defy`。`in open defiance of...` 意思是「公然违抗……」，在职场或法律语境中很常用，用来形容不听规矩。

from an older gentleman saying you tried to hurry him off his machine,

in open defiance of gym protocol.

Don't do this.