English to Icelandic Meaning of contumacy - contumacy

Contumacy :

contumacy

noun

óhlýðni, ókyrrð, sjálf-vilja

Contumacy :: contumacy

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Definitions of contumacy in English

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

Examples of contumacy in English

(1) These insults├ö├ç┬¬ his contumacy ├ö├ç┬¬ this behavior was the last straw!(2) As is pointed out in the cases cited, there is no statutory definition of contumacy .(3) Sometimes, indeed, he is outrageous, as when he suggests that the mere act of believing or accepting the Christian message is a manifestation of human pride, self-will, contumacy , and sin.(4) That which hath been revealed unto thee from thy Lord is certain to increase the contumacy and disbelief of many of them, and We have cast among them enmity and hatred till the Day of Resurrection.

(1) contumacious ::

contumacious

Synonyms

1. disobedience ::

óhlýðni

2. turbulence ::

ókyrrð

4. contumacy ::

contumacy

5. obstinacy ::

obstinacy

6. recalcitrance ::

recalcitrance

7. obduracy ::

obduracy

9. self-will ::

sjálf-vilja

10. insistence ::

kröfu

11. dogged perseverance ::

dogged þrautseigju

12. obstinate insistence ::

þrjóskur kröfu

Antonyms

1. compliance ::

farið

2. obedience ::

hlýðni

3. submission ::

skil

Different Forms

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