ótilhlýðinna

ótilhlýðinna is an Icelandic linguistic term that functions as the genitive plural form of a word related to disobedience or noncompliance to rules, norms, or authorities. It is used mainly in formal, historical, or academic contexts to discuss multiple instances or the collective concept of noncompliant acts.

Etymology and morphology: the base is tilhlýðinn, derived from hlýða meaning “to obey,” with the prefix ó- creating a negation. The ending -inna marks genitive plural, so ótilhlýðinna literally conveys “of disobediences” or “of acts of noncompliance.” As an inflected form, its exact function depends on the syntactic role and number of the noun it accompanies.

Usage and nuance: in Icelandic scholarship and legal or philosophical discourse, ótilhlýðinna appears when analyzing categories of noncompliance, such as violations of laws, norms, or ethical codes, especially when referring to several acts or cases. The term sits alongside related concepts such as tilhlýðni (compliance/obedience) and óhlýðni (disobedience), with context determining nuance and emphasis.

See also: tilhlýðni, óhlýðni, hlýðni, civil disobedience.

References: common Icelandic dictionaries and grammar resources cover the base terms and their inflected forms, including ótilhlýðn- and -inna endings used for genitive plural.