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insubordination Definition and Meaning in English (insubordination definition)

noun
Synonyms:defiancedisobediencerebellion
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Insubordination definition: The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority, often in a military or workplace context.

Definitions of Insubordination

  1. 1noun(formal)

    The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority, often in a military or workplace context.

Example Sentences

“The employee was fired for repeated acts of insubordination.”

“Insubordination is a serious offense in the armed forces.”

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adjectiveinsubordinate
adverbinsubordinately

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Insubordination definition: The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority, often in a military or workplace context.
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'Insubordination' translates to 'insubordination' in English. Insubordination definition: The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority, often in a military or workplace context.
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