Disobedience

/dˌɪsə‍ʊbˈiːdi‍əns/

/ˌdɪsəˈbidiəns/, /ˌdɪsoʊˈbidiəns/

[noun]

Disobedience

[NOUN]

the failure to obey

synonyms : noncompliance

antonyms : conformity

the trait of being unwilling to obey

antonyms : obedience

Examples

1. The protests against the authoritarian regime were a manifestation of the belief that disobedience is the true foundation of liberty, as citizens stood up against oppression to demand greater freedom.

2. Other characters represent disobedience.

3. Section 4013 prohibits disobedience of lawful court orders.

4. Man's disobedience is the cause of the human predicament.