RECUSANCY

Recusancy

In the history of England and Wales, recusancy was the state of those who refused to attend Anglican services; the individuals were known as recusants. The term, which derives ultimately from the Latin recusare was first used to refer to those who remained loyal to the Roman Catholic Church and did not attend Church of England services, with a 1593 statute determining the penalties against "Popish recusants".

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recusancy

Noun

  1. Obstinate refusal or opposition.
  2. The state of being a recusant; nonconformity.


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