Definition of Contomacious

Definition of Contomacious

Con`tu*ma"cious (?), a. [L. contumax, -acis. See Contumacy.] 1. Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient.

There is another very, efficacious method for subding the most obstinate, contumacious sinner.
Hammond.

2. (Law) Willfully disobedient to the summous or prders of a court. Blackstone.

Syn. -- Stubborn; obstinate; obdurate; disobedient; perverse; unyielding; headstrong.

-- Con`tu*ma"cious*ly, adv. -- Con`tu*ma"cious*ness, n.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient; rebellious
Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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