Definition of "flouts" [flouts]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flout. (verb)

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• "The primary reason why it seems the US flouts international law so much is because ..."
• "The primary reason why it seems the US flouts international law so much is because (i) the US actually allows debate about the meaning of international law or (ii) the US has refused to sign certain treaties."
• "Traditionalists argue that the so-called nonconformist has become the boring norm, and that the nominee or wedding guest who respects the rules has as many ways of expressing his individuality as the one who flouts them."