recusant

英[ˈrekjʊzənt]
美[rəˈkjuzənt]

基本释义

  • n.<史>不屈从权威的人,尤指拒不参加英国国教礼拜仪式的人

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

Adjective
  • 1. (of Catholics formerly) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

  • 2. refusing to submit to authority;

    "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate"- Mary W.Williams