Understanding the Meaning of the Word DEFYA>

The question asks us to identify which sentences correctly use the word DEFY. To do this, we need to understand the meaning of the word DEFY.

The word DEFY means to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something. It implies challenging authority or going against rules or expectations.

Analyzing Each Sentence

Let's look at each sentence provided:

• Sentence A: "The brave young woman decided to defy the rules and pursue her dreams."
• Sentence B: "His actions openly defied the authority of the government."
• Sentence C: "The officer was convicted for refusing to defy orders."

Analysis of Sentence A

Sentence A says the woman decided to "defy the rules". This means she decided to go against or resist the rules. This usage aligns perfectly with the definition of DEFY, which is to resist or refuse to obey something like rules or authority. So, sentence A correctly uses the word DEFY.

Analysis of Sentence B

Sentence B states his actions "openly defied the authority of the government". This means his actions challenged or resisted the government's authority. This usage also fits the definition of DEFY, which is to openly resist or challenge authority. Thus, sentence B correctly uses the word DEFY.

Analysis of Sentence C

Sentence C says the officer was convicted for "refusing to defy orders". Let's break this down. "Defy orders" means to resist or refuse to obey orders. "Refusing to defy orders" therefore means refusing to resist or refuse to obey orders. This is essentially saying the officer was convicted for *agreeing* to obey orders, which doesn't make sense in the context of a conviction unless it was for some unusual reason (like obeying an illegal order). However, the phrase "refusing to defy" is contradictory to the core meaning of DEFY. An officer would be convicted for *defying* orders (disobeying) or *refusing to obey* orders. Sentence C uses DEFY incorrectly in this context.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, only sentences A and B correctly use the word DEFY according to its standard meaning of resisting or refusing to obey rules or authority. Sentence C uses the word incorrectly.

Therefore, the sentences that express the meaning of the word DEFY are A and B.