Main Entry:

de·fi·ance

Pronunciation:

\di-ˈfī-ən(t)s, dē-\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1 : the act or an instance of defying : challenge 2 : disposition to resist : willingness to contend or fight

— in defiance of

: contrary to : despite <seemingly in defiance of the laws of physics>