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insolence

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in⋅so⋅lence

  [in-suh-luhns]
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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   (ĭn'sə-ləns)   
n.  

  1. The quality or condition of being insolent.

  2. An instance of insolent behavior, treatment, or speech.

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