Definition of disobedience
: refusal or neglect to obey
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Examples of disobedience in a Sentence
The student's disobedience shocked the teacher.
The dog was punished for its disobedience.
Recent Examples of disobedience from the Web
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The stuff DeNiro offered up follows the same pattern on college and university campuses across the country that promotes civil disobedience through vocal vitriol.
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Their act of civil disobedience was picked up by a local news website, the Village Green, and drew attention from larger media outlets.
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Students stormed a board of trustees meeting, and a May 1 protest turned violent, so already lawmakers have submitted several new bills that would increase penalties on acts of disobedience.
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Failure or disobedience would result in certain death.
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15th Century
First Known Use of disobedience
15th century
DISOBEDIENCE Defined for English Language Learners
disobedience
playDefinition of disobedience for English Language Learners
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: refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, etc. : a lack of obedience
DISOBEDIENCE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of disobedience for Students
: an act of failing or refusing to behave as told or taught The dog was punished for disobedience.
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