1. to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention
He decided to flout the traffic regulations and park illegally.
Ele decidiu desafiar as regulamentações de trânsito e estacionar ilegalmente.
2. to mock or show contempt for something
The protesters chose to flout authority by refusing to disperse.
Os manifestantes escolheram desrespeitar a autoridade recusando-se a se dispersar.