Recusant
/rəˈkjuːzənt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Used mostly in historical or religious discussions about resistance to authority. 
The recusant movement opposed the established church's dominance in the 16th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a stubborn or unlawful refusal to follow social norms or authority. 
The artist was a known recusant, often clashing with the art establishment.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious Associations
Primarily associated with refusal to follow state-imposed religion, like Catholicism in England. 
Elizabethan recusants risked fines for not attending Anglican services.
Compare with
DefiantDissentObstinateRebelliousRefuseReluctantStubbornYield
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