'Contumaciousness' definitions:

Definition of 'Contumaciousness'

From: GCIDE
  • Contumacious \Con`tu*ma"cious\ (k[o^]n`t[-u]*m[=a]"sh[u^]s), a. [L. contumax, -acis. See Contumacy.]
  • 1. Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient. [1913 Webster]
  • There is another very, efficacious method for subduing the most obstinate, contumacious sinner. --Hammond. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Law) Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court. --Blackstone.
  • Syn: Stubborn; obstinate; obdurate; disobedient; perverse; unyielding; headstrong. -- {Con`tu*ma"cious*ly}, adv. -- {Con`tu*ma"cious*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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