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    contumacy
    /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/

    noun

    • 1. stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority, especially disobedience to a court order or summons. archaic

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contumacyContumacy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Contumacy is stubborn resistance to authority, especially willful contempt of court. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal definition of contumacy from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTUMACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Contumacy is the act of refusing to obey or respect the law in a way that shows contempt. Learn more about this legal term, its pronunciation and related words from Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTUMACY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Contumacy is obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority, especially that of a law court. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of contumacy from Collins English Dictionary.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contumacyContumacy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    noun. obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority. see more. noun. willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Contumacy."

  6. www.oed.com › dictionary › contumacy_ncontumacy, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun contumacy, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contumacyContumacy - definition of contumacy by The Free Dictionary

    Contumacy is obstinate or contemptuous resistance to authority, or the wilful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of contumacy in this online dictionary.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCONTUMACY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Contumacy is obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority, or the refusal to appear before a court. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, collocations, and translations with Collins Dictionary.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › contumacyCONTUMACY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Contumacy is a noun that means stubborn perverseness or rebelliousness, or willful and obstinate resistance or disobedience to authority. It comes from Latin contumāx, meaning unyielding or proud, and has been used in various contexts, such as trials, politics and history.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › contumacyContumacy Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Contumacy is the stubborn refusal to submit to authority, especially that of a law court. Learn the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of this word from YourDictionary.

  11. dictionary.justia.com › contumacycontumacy Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary

    Definition of "contumacy" The act of intentionally defying a court order, amounting to disrespect for the authority of the court ; How to use "contumacy" in a sentence. The defendant's contumacy led to additional penalties. Contumacy can result in harsh consequences including fines or imprisonment.