Associations to the word «Contumacy»

Wiktionary

CONTUMACY, noun. Disobedience, resistance to authority.

Dictionary definition

CONTUMACY, noun. Willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court.
CONTUMACY, noun. Obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority.

Wise words

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.
Thomas à Kempis