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Definition of insubordination noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

insubordination

noun
 
/ˌɪnsəˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/
 
/ˌɪnsəˌbɔːrdɪˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable] (formal)
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  1. the act of refusing to obey orders or show respect for somebody who has a higher rank synonym disobedience
    • Two officers were reported for insubordination.
See insubordination in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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