Disobedience
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, or commands.
The protest was an act of civil disobedience against unjust laws.
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving civil disobedience or resistance to authority; careful to distinguish from insubordination, which is typically within hierarchical organizations.
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