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Recusant Definition & Meaning

recusant
adjective
  1. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
  2. refusing to submit to authority; "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate"- Mary W.Williams
noun
  1. someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

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Frequently asked questions

What does recusant mean?
(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England refusing to submit to authority; "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate"- Mary W.Williams someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
What part of speech is recusant?
Recusant is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does recusant have?
Recusant has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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