the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
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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.
Insolence \In"so*lence\, v. t. To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
This is basic to a point of insolence, and unworthy of Nureyev and of at least some of the other artists who appear in his concert programme.
The official Islamic Republic News Agency quoted Prime Minister Hussein Musavi as saying this was evidence of the insolence of the Saudi government.