insubordination

Definition of insubordination

Nouns

defiance of authority
Antonyms:
subordination
the quality of obedient submissiveness
Type of:
defiance, rebelliousness
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
an insubordinate act
Synonyms:
rebelliousness
Types:
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contumacy
obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
disobedience, noncompliance
the failure to obey
contempt
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
contumacy
willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
Type of:
resistance
group action in opposition to those in power

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