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(Entry 1 of 2)
given to resisting authority or another's control
- several recusant senators refused to vote as commanded by the party leadership
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nounSynonyms & Antonyms of recusant (Entry 2 of 2)
as in refuser, resister
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The first known use of recusant was circa 1553
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