Impertinence

/ɪmˈpɝtənəns/ noun

Rude or disrespectful behavior, especially when someone acts too familiar or doesn't show proper respect to someone in authority.

From Latin 'impertinens' meaning 'not belonging' or 'irrelevant.' The prefix 'im-' means 'not' and 'pertinens' means 'appropriate' or 'fitting.'

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