insubordination

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The agent was suspended for insubordination, according to the BBC's news partner CBS, after the agent found the plan to be inappropriate.

From BBC

“That it thought this court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation.”

From Los Angeles Times

The behind-the-scenes story with CBS involved a truckload of intuition and a bit of insubordination, resulting in one of the great moments in televised sports.

From Los Angeles Times

While in the Marines, he had a tour in Asia and was often reprimanded for insubordination.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you and your office have taken,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times