\Dis`o*bey"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disobeyed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Disobeying}.] [F. d['e]sob['e]ir; pref. d['e]s- (L.
dis-) + ob['e]ir. See {Obey}, and cf. {Disobedient}.]
Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his
commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one
in authority); to violate, as an order; as, refractory
children disobey their parents; men disobey their Maker and
the laws.
      Not to disobey her lord's behest.        --Tennyson.

\Dis`o*bey"\, v. i.
To refuse or neglect to obey; to violate commands; to be
disobedient.
      He durst not know how to disobey.        --Sir P.
                                               Sidney.