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recusant

noun

/ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

The recusant opposed the new law.

dissenter, rebel, nonconformist, protester

follower, conformist

Catholic recusant, political recusant, recusant group

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

The act or state of sticking together or being united.

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance