contumax — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contumacious adj Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
- defiant adjective Boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
- insubordinate adj Refusing to obey orders or accept authority; defiant.
Senses
contumax is used for these senses in English:
- contumacious Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
- insubordinate Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.
- stiff-necked (figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.
contumacious — full definition
- adj Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
- adj Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court.