Disobedient.
Defiance or insubordination are both substitutes for refusing to obey a superior.
Refusing to obey!
No, the word "refusing" is not an adverb.The word "refusing" is actually a verb.
A word that describes a group of people refusing to obey their leaders is "insurrection." This term refers to a violent uprising against an authority or government. It encapsulates the idea of rebellion and active resistance against those in power.
"The troublesome student was sent to detention for refusing to obey the teacher when asked to cease distracting the rest of the class."
A five-letter word for resisting authority is "defy." It conveys the idea of challenging or refusing to obey rules, commands, or expectations set by those in power.
No, someone who is insubordinate is a person refusing or failing to obey.
Some states believed in the doctrine of states rights in which they did not have to obey Federal Laws if they felt that it violated the constitution.
The answer depends on the particular church and the nature of the violation of church law.
extension to obey
civil disobedience
In short, to obey superior officers, to honor their cause, and to carry out duties assigned by their superior officers.