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Definition of 'Disobeying'

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  • Disobey \Dis`o*bey"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disobeyed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disobeying.] [F. d['e]sob['e]ir; pref. d['e]s- (L. dis-) + ob['e]ir. See Obey, and cf. Disobedient.] Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one in authority); to violate, as an order; as, refractory children disobey their parents; men disobey their Maker and the laws. [1913 Webster]
  • Not to disobey her lord's behest. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

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