English Explanatory Dictionary

insubordination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority; specifically, an employee's failure or refusal to comply with a request or an assignment given by his/her supervisor.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

insubordination insubordinations

Etymology

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

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