noun
a stubborn refusal to obey rules or authority
adjective
recalcitrant (having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline)
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The employee's recalcitrance towards following company policies led to disciplinary action.
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His recalcitrance to do his chores is getting on my nerves.
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Stop being so recalcitrant and just do what you're supposed to!
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The recalcitrance of the old tree to bend in the wind symbolized strength and resilience.