1.b> / , / ; i> , ; defiance of a resolution / ; spirit of defiance / ; to set smb. at defiance / ; I set him and his threats at defiance ; if you set the law at defiance, you'll get into trouble / , ;
2.b> / ; the thief pulled out a knife and bade defiance to the policeman ;
in defiance of smth.b> ) ; ; he jumped into the river in defiance of the icy water , , ; ) .