insubordination

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Attorney’s Office for operating illegally and took the rare step of throwing a prosecutor out of his courtroom for insubordination, according to a transcript obtained by the New York Times.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

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 • Oct. 4, 2025

“For now, because of this insubordination and consequences it has brought upon the system, President Lee has been placed on administrative leave,” García said.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

“Dancers have engaged in insubordination and egregious violations of the club’s rules, all aimed toward the end of shutting the business down,” the filing read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

“What is going on here? I told you I would never allow any insubordination in my household. You explain what is going on this instant!”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper