Meaning of the word recusant in English
What does recusant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
recusant
US /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/
UK /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/
Noun
1.
a person who refuses to obey an established authority or to comply with a regulation
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The political recusant was imprisoned for defying the government.
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She became a recusant against the new company policy.
2.
(historical) a person who refused to attend the services of the Church of England
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During the Elizabethan era, Catholic recusants faced severe penalties.
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The law targeted recusants who refused to conform to the state religion.
Adjective
1.
refusing to obey an established authority or to comply with a regulation
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His recusant attitude made him unpopular with the management.
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The group maintained a recusant stance against the new regulations.
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