Associations to the word «Recusancy»

Wiktionary

RECUSANCY, noun. Obstinate refusal or opposition.
RECUSANCY, noun. The state of being a recusant; nonconformity.

Dictionary definition

RECUSANCY, noun. Refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England.

Wise words

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