Cryptic crossword clue
Flouting feminine principle in four consecutive letters 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFYING

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Flouting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flouting = defying.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEFYING mean?

DEFYING verb
  1. To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
  2. To refuse to obey.
  3. To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
  4. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

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