Recalcitrance (noun)

1. A stubborn resistance to authority or control.
2. A strong reluctance to obey or comply with rules or requests.

Origin:

From the latin word "recalcitrantem" meaning "kicking back".

Examples:

1. The child's recalcitrance made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.
2. The employee's recalcitrance made it difficult for the manager to get things done.
3. The recalcitrance of the patient made it difficult for the doctor to treat him.
4. The recalcitrance of the criminal made it difficult for the police to get him to confess.
5. The recalcitrance of the party made it difficult for the government to pass legislation.