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English 2 senses of the word contumacy:
NOUNactcontumacywillful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order
actcontumacyobstinate rebelliousness and insubordination
Englishcontumacy: 2 senses noun 1, act
MeaningWillful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderdisobedience, noncomplianceThe failure to obey
Adjectivescontumaciouswilfully obstinate
Englishcontumacy: 2 senses noun 2, act
Meaningobstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority.
Broaderinsubordination, rebelliousnessAn insubordinate act
Spanishcontumacia
Catalancontumàcia
Adjectivescontumaciouswilfully obstinate

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