command refusal
[/kəˈmɑːnd rɪˈfjuːzəl/]
nounpl: command refusals
recusa de ordem
1. The act of declining or rejecting an order or directive given by a superior or authority figure
The soldier's command refusal resulted in disciplinary action.
A recusa de ordem do soldado resultou em medidas disciplinares.
2. In military or hierarchical contexts, an explicit rejection of a lawful or unlawful command
His command refusal was based on ethical grounds.
Sua recusa de ordem foi fundamentada em razões éticas.
3. In behavioral or psychological contexts, resistance to compliance with instructions
The therapist documented the child's command refusal during the assessment.
A terapeuta documentou a recusa da criança em seguir instruções durante a avaliação.
The term 'command refusal' is primarily used in military, law enforcement, and behavioral psychology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it carries significant weight in military discipline and institutional hierarchies. In the USA, it is frequently documented in military jurisprudence and educational behavioral assessments. The concept is taken very seriously in hierarchical organizations where chain of command is fundamental.
NYC Slang
insubordination, talking back, straight-up refusal
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