contumacy

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Shelley and Sir William Sirs: Shelley was dismissed for contumacy.

From Time Magazine Archive

She was "busted" out of Bryn Mawr for "deplorable contumacy of conduct."

From Time Magazine Archive

"This is the most outrageous case of contumacy I have ever seen," bellowed Lawyer Rogge, obtaining a recess until March 20.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were received with as much favour as before, and were informed that the contumacy of Sir Archibald would not be permitted to thwart the popular will.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles

Yes, sir; I know that you would not, for any thing, show contumacy; and that you will allow me, like a reasonable man, to execute the orders I have received.

From French Classics by Wilkinson, William Cleaver