DEFY
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de*fy" (d&euptack_;*f&ī;"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defied (d&euptack_;*f&ī;d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Defying.] [F. défier, OF. deffier, desfier, LL. disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. L. dis- + fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Diffident, Affiance.] 1. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [Obs.]
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I defy the surety and the bond.
Chaucer.
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For thee I have defied my constant mistress.
Beau. & Fl.
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2. To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion.
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I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight.
Milton.
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I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary.
Burke.
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de*fy" (d&euptack_;*f&ī;"), n. A challenge. [Obs.] Dryden.
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