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Etymology edit

From French insubordination.

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Noun edit

insubordination (countable and uncountable, plural insubordinations)

  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.

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French edit

Etymology edit

From in- +‎ subordination.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.sy.bɔʁ.di.na.sjɔ̃/
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Noun edit

insubordination f (plural insubordinations)

  1. insubordination

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