defy
defy (de*fī") , transitive verb
[French défier, Old French deffier, desfier, Late Latin disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; from Latin dis- + fides faith. See Faith, and compare Diffident, Affiance.]
1.
To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [Obsolete]
I defy the surety and the bond.
For thee I have defied my constant mistress.
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.
I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight.
I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary.
defy (de*fī") , noun
A challenge. [Obsolete] — Dryden