defiance

About 3.53 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
2. noun Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
3. noun A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Similar words

rebelliousness defiant flouting violation challenging resistance infringement insolence misdemeanour disobedience

Often followed by

of to and in at against was the campaign

Word family

defiances