Contumacy Definition & Meaning
contumacy
- noun
- willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
- obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
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- What does contumacy mean?
- willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
- What part of speech is contumacy?
- Contumacy is a noun.
- How many definitions does contumacy have?
- Contumacy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).