recusancy

noun

re·​cu·​san·​cy ˈre-kyə-zən(t)-sē How to pronounce recusancy (audio)
ri-ˈkyü-
: the act or state of being a recusant

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recusancy was in 1575

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Cite this Entry

“Recusancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recusancy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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