Disobey

( -o-bā′), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISOBEYED (-o-bād′); p. pr. & vb. n. DISOBEYING.] [Prefix dis and obey, q. v.; Fr. désobéir, Catal. desobeir. Pr. desobedir, It. disubbidire, Sp. & Pg. [desobedecer.]] To neglect or refuse to obey; to transgress the commands of; to refuse submission to; to go counter to; to violate; to infringe; as, refractory children disobey their parents; men disobey their Maker and the laws.