insubordination
noun/ˌɪnsəˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/
/ˌɪnsəˌbɔːrdɪˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable] (formal)- 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.
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