rec·u·sant (r k y -znt, r -ky -)n. 1. One of the Roman Catholics in England who incurred legal and social penalties in the 16th century and afterward for refusing to attend services of the Church of England. 2. A dissenter; a nonconformist. rec u·san·cy n.rec u·sant adj. |
recusancy
resistance to authority or refusal to conform, especially in religious matters, used of English Catholics who refuse to attend the services of the Church of England. Also recusance. — recusant, n., adj.
See also: Renunciationresistance to authority or refusal to conform, especially in religious matters, used of English Catholics who refuse to attend the services of the Church of England. Also recusance. — recusant, n., adj.
See also: Catholicismresistance to authority or refusal to conform, especially in religious matters, used of English Catholics who refuse to attend the services of the Church of England. Also called recusance. — recusant, n., adj.
See also: Religion
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| Noun | 1. | recusancy - refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England direct action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands |
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