contumacy
pronunciation
How to pronounce contumacy in British English:
UK ['kɒntjʊməsɪ]
How to pronounce contumacy in American English:
US [ˈkɑntuməsi, -tju-]
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- Noun:
- willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
- obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
Word Origin
- contumacy (n.)
- late 14c., from Latin contumacia "haughtiness, insolence," noun of quality from contumax (see contumely).