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contumacy

noun

/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

Meaning

stubborn refusal to obey authority

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

defiance, insubordination, rebellion, disobedience

obedience, compliance, submission

act of contumacy, display contumacy, punished for contumacy

An unintended consequence or result of an action, often negative.

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety