insubordination

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun defiance of authority
  2. noun an insubordinate act

Etymology

From in- + subordination, on the model of French insubordination.

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