Ignore an order means to DISOBEY an order. Disobeying an order is a form of civil disobedience, which is the refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government or of an occupying power without resorting to physical violence. Civil disobedience has been used throughout history as a way to protest against unjust laws and policies. It is often seen as a form of peaceful protest, as it does not involve physical violence.