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contumacy

/,kɔntju'mi:ljəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (contumacy) /'kɔntjuməsi/
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Explanation of "Contumacy"

Definition: "Contumacy" is a noun that refers to a stubborn refusal to obey or show respect to authority, especially in a legal context. It often means being rebellious or insubordinate, particularly when someone refuses to appear in court or follow a court order.

Usage Instructions:
  • Context: You typically use "contumacy" in formal or legal discussions.
  • Forms: It is mainly used in legal settings, but you can also use it in general discussions about rebellion against authority.
Example:
  • "The defendant was found guilty of contumacy after he failed to appear in court multiple times despite being ordered to do so."
Advanced Usage:
  • In legal terms, contumacy can lead to serious consequences, including being held in contempt of court, which can result in fines or imprisonment.
Word Variants:
  • Contumacious (adjective): This describes someone who is rebellious or disobedient. For example, "His contumacious behavior in court led to his arrest."
  • Contumaciously (adverb): This describes the manner of being disobedient. For example, "She contumaciously ignored the judge's orders."
Different Meanings:

While "contumacy" primarily refers to legal disobedience, it can also be used more broadly to describe any type of willful defiance against authority.

Synonyms:
  • Rebellion
  • Disobedience
  • Insubordination
  • Defiance
  • Resistance
Idioms or Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that use the word "contumacy," you might encounter phrases like: - "Throwing down the gauntlet" (to challenge authority) - "Bucking the system" (to resist or defy established authority)

Summary:

"Contumacy" is a formal term used to describe willful disobedience to authority, especially in legal settings.

Noun
  1. obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
  2. willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court

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