contumacious
/ˌkɑntəˈmeɪʃəs/
adjective
- Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, especially a court or legal order.
- The witness was held in contempt for her contumacious refusal to answer the judge's questions.
- Despite repeated warnings, the contumacious student continued to disrupt the class.
- The company's contumacious disregard for safety regulations led to a heavy fine.
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