Meaning of the word "in defiance of" in English

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in defiance of

US /ɪn dɪˈfaɪ.əns əv/
UK /ɪn dɪˈfaɪ.əns əv/
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Phrase

in a way that shows you are not willing to obey someone or something

Example:
The group continued their protest in defiance of the government's ban.
He acted in defiance of his doctor's orders.
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