Also means
defiance
Usage Note
Rebeldía is the abstract noun from rebelde (rebel/rebellious). It describes a persistent attitude of defiance rather than a single act; for a single act of rebellion you would more often say rebelión. In legal language, en rebeldía means 'in default' (failing to appear in court).
Examples
"Su rebeldía sorprendió a todos."
Natural Translation
Her rebelliousness surprised everyone.
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