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refuse to obey



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It is possible that the marshals or the BOP might view such an order as illegal and refuse to obey.

From Slate Feb. 13, 2025

Even though on paper they might not have much power, there are very few Ghanaians who would refuse to obey a call by the chief in their village.

From BBC May 3, 2023

And under state rules, students who refuse to obey will be blocked from school grounds.

From Fox News Jul. 14, 2021

“You can’t both expect the state to give you all of the services that it provides and refuse to obey any of the rules of the state.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 30, 2021

He was standing in front of his chair, bent double as if he feared his legs would refuse to obey him if he took so much as a step toward the Shadow.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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