"Willful disobedience" means deliberately choosing to ignore or refuse to follow rules, orders, or instructions, even though you know what you should do. Full definition
Later, two pastors told them that their son's gender identity conflicts were a sign of willful disobedience. (christianitytoday.com)
Consequently, the disruptive behavior that teachers often see — and punish — isn't willful disobedience or defiance. (neatoday.org)
The judge said he found no proof that Medi - Share acted in willful disobedience by continuing to operate after the state supreme court ruling in 2010, which found that the organization should be regulated just like other forms of insurance. (christianitytoday.com)