Recusant Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Recusant

Meaning 1 : (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

    Synonyms : dissentient
Meaning 2 : someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

    Synonyms : nonconformist
Meaning 3 : refusing to submit to authority

    Example : the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate