Flouting

/ˈflaʊtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of flout; the act of deliberately disregarding or showing contempt for rules or authority.

Etymology

Regular present participle formation from 'flout' with '-ing'; the gerund form allows the action itself to become a noun.

Kelly Says

The continuous form 'flouting' emphasizes the ongoing, habitual nature of rule-breaking—it's not a one-time mistake, but a pattern of deliberate mockery.

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