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recusancy Definition


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recusant
noun
    1. historical
      Said especially of Roman Catholics: someone who refused to attend Church of England services when these were obligatory (between c.1570 and c.1790).
    2. Someone who refuses to submit to authority.
adj
    1. Relating to or like a recusant.
Derivative: recusance
noun
    Etymology: 16c: from Latin recusare to refuse, from causa a cause.



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