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–noun

1.	contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech.

2.	the quality or condition of being insolent.

[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < L insolentia. See insolent, -ence

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in·so·lence Audio Help (ĭn'sə-ləns) Pronunciation Key
n.

The quality or condition of being insolent.
An instance of insolent behavior, treatment, or speech.

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insolence
noun
1.	the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties [syn: crust]
2.	an offensive disrespectful impudent act

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Insolence

In"so*lence\, n. [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.]

1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] --Spenser.

2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.

Flown with insolence and wine. --Milton.

3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.

Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. --Fuller.

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Insolence

In"so*lence\, v. t. To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.

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