·vi To refuse or neglect to obey; to violate commands; to be disobedient.
II. Disobey ·vt 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.