Contumacy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɒntjʊməsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word contumacy
Brit.  |ˈkɒntjʊməsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word contumacy

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

Extra examples

...a rogue archbishop who was excommunicated on grounds of contumacy...

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