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contumacy

noun

obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority

noun

  1. willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court

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