Meanings (ES + gloss)
saltarse a la torera • sobreponerse
To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
Of necessity[…] the duty to comply with the rules designed to spare civilians as much as possible the hazards of war is absolute, not contingent on the behavior of opponents. The I…
The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.