Disobedience

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/

Disobedience (noun)

  1. The act of not following a rule, order, or instruction that someone in authority gives.
  2. Behaviour that goes against what a person or group expects, especially when it challenges control or authority.
  3. In legal settings, the failure to obey a required command or decision given by an official body.

Examples

  • Her disobedience stopped the work from starting on time.
  • Disobedience can happen when someone disagrees with orders.