Sentence examples for defying the terms from inspiring English sources

The decision by Joaquín Almunia, the European Union antitrust commissioner, opens Microsoft up to a substantial fine for defying the terms of a settlement reached in 2009.

But the software giant could nonetheless face a substantial fine for breaching the Europe Union's antitrust rules by defying the terms of a settlement.

A group of black employees has asked a federal judge to order Texaco to arbitrate their charges of racial discrimination, saying that the oil company is defying the terms of an earlier settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

[C16.] Blacks at Texaco Seek Arbitration A group of black employees has asked a federal judge to order Texaco to arbitrate their charges of racial discrimination, saying that the oil company is defying the terms of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

"The state will not continue sending the city money for class-size reduction if the city continues to defy the terms and intent of the 14-year-old Campaign for Fiscal Equity court case," she said in a statement.

Down a side street and up 36 steps is a structure that defies the term "movie house".

A peek at the back lot for "Cloud Atlas" testifies to the need for a budget that defies the term "indie".

And yet, the British marque's sensuous four-door – it seems to defy the term "sedan" – is a complete charmer.

Jim Abbott is an example of a "disabled" athlete who defied the term.

He defied the two-term tradition, and, some say, might have come to view himself as president for life.

Many fear that incumbent Nkurunziza, who has been in power since 2005, is preparing to defy the two-term limit imposed by Burundi's constitution and remain in office.