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.