/ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ – noun
Definition: 1. cố ý không ra hầu tòa;
2. không tuân lệnh của tòa án hay chính quyền.
A more thorough explanation: Contumacy is a legal term that refers to a willful disobedience or disregard of authority, typically a court order or a summons to appear in court. It can result in penalties or sanctions imposed by the court.
Example: The defendant’s continued refusal to appear in court despite being properly served with a subpoena demonstrated his contumacy towards the legal proceedings.