Definition of RECUSANCY

recusancy

Meanings

Plural: recusancies

Noun

  • refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England
  • Obstinate refusal or opposition.
  • The state of being a recusant; nonconformity.

Origin / Etymology

From recusant + -cy.

Scrabble Score: 16

recusancy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 19

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