1.   An animal which can not be classified defies the order of things.

2.   As an experienced resistance worker she was aware of the rule that required the burning of all papers that might compromise people defying Nazi orders.

3.   Capt. Rockwood said he defied orders and acted independently when his superiors said an investigation into Haitian prisoners being tortured and executed was not a priority.

4.   Cities and towns are emptying as people defy orders from the governing Taliban and try to flee.

5.   Defying official orders, they came en masse to lay flowers and wreaths.

6.   Finally, the ruling Politburo simply announced his removal and dared him to defy the order, officials said.

7.   He did not encourage Catholics to defy Nazi orders.

8.   He was still in his home on Friday, defying orders for his arrest.

9.   If Ota defies the order, Hashimoto can sign it, although he has to wait for three days.

10.   In fact, the court ruled that any higher education official who defies the order could be sued and subjected to punitive damages.