intransigence

intransigence -- can be thought of as in-transit....lacking movement when you are stubborn

Intransigence: inside+transit- Bangladesh is stubbornly refusing to compromise with the transit of Indian vehicles for forming a better link among the seven sisters.

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You dont want to be in any transition(transigence) when you are stuborn.

intransigence = in+trans+gente, one who does not want his abandon his position, power or rank is = uncompromising

intransigence can be a sign of intelligence during times of great social fear, desperation, and tyranny.