con·tu·ma·cy (k n t -m -s , -ty-)n. pl. con·tu·ma·cies Obstinate or contemptuous resistance to authority; stubborn rebelliousness. [Middle English contumacie, from Latin contum  cia, from contumx, contumc-, insolent.] |
contumacy [ˈkɒntjʊməsɪ]
n pl -cies
1. obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience
2. (Law) the wilful refusal of a person to appear before a court or to comply with a court order
[from Latin contumācia, from contumāx obstinate; related to tumēre to swell, be proud]
contumacy
a refusal to obey; defiance.
See also: Conflict
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | contumacy - willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court disobedience, noncompliance - the failure to obey law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
| 2. | contumacy - obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority insubordination, rebelliousness - an insubordinate act |
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contumacy
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