1. to refuse or fail to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority

Examples

• The student was punished for disobeying the teacher’s instructions.
• Drivers who disobey traffic laws face heavy fines.
• Children sometimes disobey their parents when they feel the rules are unfair.
• The soldier was court-martialed for disobeying a direct order.
• She decided to disobey the curfew and stay out late.
• It’s dangerous to disobey safety regulations in the factory.