contumacy

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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

Though Rupert himself had obstinately declined to mend his fortunes by marriage, he seems to have been very anxious to overcome his cousin's contumacy.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

The captive, unless he excites suspicion by his conduct, or exhibits peculiar contumacy, is left with no other restraint than his own free will.

From The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada by Parkman, Francis