Dis·band v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disbanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Disbanding.]
1. To loose the bands of; to set free; to disunite; to scatter; to disperse; to break up the organization of; especially, to dismiss from military service; as, to disband an army.
They disbanded themselves and returned, every man to his own dwelling. --Knolles.
2. To divorce. [Obs.]
And therefore . . . she ought to be disbanded. --Milton.