a. [ L. contumax, -acis. See Contumacy. ] 1. Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient. [ 1913 Webster ] There is another very, efficacious method for subduing the most obstinate, contumacious sinner. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Law) Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court. Blackstone. Syn. -- Stubborn; obstinate; obdurate; disobedient; perverse; unyielding; headstrong. -- Con`tu*ma"cious*ly, adv. -- Con`tu*ma"cious*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] |