jQuery disable a link

Question

Anyone know how to disable a link in jquery WITHOUT using return false;?

Specifically, what I\'m trying to do is disable the link of an item, performing

Answer 1

You should find you answer here.

Thanks @Will and @Matt for this elegant solution.

jQuery('#path .to .your a').each(function(){
    var $t = jQuery(this);
    $t.after($t.text());
    $t.remove();
});