Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun contumacy

2 senses of contumacy

Sense 1
contumacy -- (willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court)
       => disobedience, noncompliance -- (the failure to obey)

Sense 2
contumacy -- (obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority)
       => insubordination, rebelliousness -- (an insubordinate act)