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Insubordination

Definition

(formal) The act of refusing to obey someone in authority, especially in a deliberate or persistent way; disobedience or defiance, especially by someone in a subordinate position.

Example Sentences

1The manager had to address the issue of insubordination among some team members who were consistently late and uncooperative.
2Was the employee's behavior an isolated incident or a sign of deeper insubordination within the company?
3The military commander faced a court-martial for alleged insubordination during a critical mission.
4Do not tolerate insubordination in the workplace, as it can undermine authority and create a toxic work environment.
5The union leader's speech was seen as an act of insubordination by the company's management, who responded with disciplinary action.

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