contumacies

Meanings

• noun

  refusal to obey a court order or appear in court

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Variants

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contumacies , contumacy

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Etymology

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From the Latin contumax, disobedient, insubordinate

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1. Contumacy was a serious offense in ancient Rome, and those who committed it could be punished by various means, including being thrown into a pit filled with snakes or being sent into gladiatorial combat.

2. The term contumacy is also used in modern legal contexts, although it is less common than other related terms like contempt or defiance.

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1. defiance: Related to contumacy as both terms refer to a deliberate refusal to comply with authority or obey rules.

2. contempt: Contempt is a related legal term that refers to the act of intentionally disregarding or disrespecting the authority of a court or other legal body. Contempt can take various forms, including civil contempt (failure to pay child support, for example) and criminal contempt (disobeying a court order during a trial). Contumacy is a specific form of contempt that involves refusing to obey a court order or appear in court.

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In Roman law, contumacy referred to a deliberate and persistent refusal to obey a court order or appear in court. It was considered a serious offense and could result in various penalties, including fines, imprisonment, or even death.

How to Memorize "contumacies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the scene of someone defying a court order or refusing to appear in court. Imagine the judge's frustration and the consequences of the person's actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word contumacy with the idea of defiance or disobedience. Think of someone who refuses to follow rules or authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word contumacy: contumax, meaning disobedient or insubordinate.

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