contumacy

[US]/ˈkɒntjʊməsi/
[UK]/ˈkɑntjʊməsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.refusal to obey authority; contempt of court; stubbornness
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

contumacy in court

contumacy of defendants

contumacy ruling

contumacy charges

contumacy issues

contumacy proceedings

contumacy defense

contumacy penalties

contumacy actions

contumacy consequences

Example Sentences

his contumacy in court led to a harsher sentence.

despite warnings, her contumacy persisted.

the teacher could not tolerate his contumacy any longer.

contumacy in the workplace can lead to disciplinary action.

his contumacy was evident during the negotiations.

she faced consequences for her contumacy against authority.

the judge admonished him for his contumacy.

contumacy can undermine team cohesion.

his contumacy was a challenge to the established rules.

authorities dealt firmly with her contumacy.

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