This is the 9209th most frequent French word.
contumace
The French word "contumace" means "absence of a defendant from their trial."
In this sentence, 'contumace' refers to the legal procedure of being judged in absentia, which means the absence of the accused during the trial.
L'accusé a été jugé en contumace pour ses présumés délits.
The defendant was tried in absentia for his alleged crimes.
Here, 'contumace' describes the act of being absent, primarily related to a legal context and potentially highlighting disrespect or neglect.
Sa contumace montre un manque de respect pour le tribunal.
His absence shows a lack of respect for the court.
In this usage, 'contumace' directly relates to the specific type of trial conducted without the presence of the defendant.