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(rec-u-sant) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct;
adjective. 1 of Catholics refusing to attend services of the Church of England; 2 refusing to submit to auth

Example Sentence

The recusant refused to obey the authority.

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