Meaning of 'recusant'

Find the meaning of the word ‘recusant’

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Meaning of ‘recusant’

3 definitions found.

recusant

adjective

refusing to submit to authority

Example: "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate- Mary W.Williams"

adjective

(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

Synonyms: dissentient

noun

someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

Synonyms: nonconformist

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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