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