contumacy

[英] [ˈkɔntu:məsi:, -tju:-] [美] [ˈkɑntuməsi, -tju-] 生词本

n.

Noun

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

2. obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority