contumacy
1. [ noun ] (law) willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
Related terms: disobedience contempt_of_court law
2. [ noun ] obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
Related terms: insubordination
Similar spelling:   contumely
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  continuum
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