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disobedience
noun dis·obe·di·ence \ˌdis-ə-ˈbē-dē-ən(t)s, -ō-ˈbē-\
: refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, etc. : a lack of obedience
Full Definition of DISOBEDIENCE
: refusal or neglect to obey
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First Known Use of DISOBEDIENCE
15th century
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disobedience
noun dis·obe·di·ence \ˌdis-ə-ˈbē-dē-əns\
Definition of DISOBEDIENCE for Kids
: an act of failing or refusing to behave as told or taught <The dog was punished for disobedience.>
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