Definitions

1. verb

to question or challenge the authority or legitimacy of something

“The whistleblower qp the government’s policies in public.”

2. verb

to refuse to follow a rule or order, especially from a higher authority

“The protesters qp the police’s instructions to disperse.”

3. noun

a question or challenge to the authority or legitimacy of something

“The qp of the new law sparked controversy among the citizens.”