Definition of "insubordination" []

• The quality of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority. (noun)

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• "Because of what he calls insubordination in the legal department, Mr. Dudley now uses outside counsel for many legal issues."
• "Commissioners cited sexual harassment cases in the police department, several police chases that led to the deaths of bystanders and what they call insubordination on Turner's part."
• "The dismissal yesterday of the executive director of the Board of Elections for alleged "insubordination" is not likely to speed the voting process next week."