recusancy
AmericanEtymology
Origin of recusancy
First recorded in 1555–65; recus(ant) + -ancy
Example Sentences
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In 1637 he was declared exempt from the recusancy laws by the king’s order, but in 1639 he again petitioned for relief.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
In July 1603 the fines for recusancy were remitted.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
Like an undaunted Abolitionist he flung aside all compromise, refused to accede to the English bill that many administration opponents welcomed as an exit from the dilemma of party recusancy.
From Lincoln, the Politician by Levy, T. Aaron
Nearly ruined in fines for persistent recusancy under the penal laws, a lucky speculation or two in building-land and coal mines made it a millionaire over and over again.
From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram
The recusancy fines, which were still exacted in a modified form, kept up a certain feeling of irritation, but on the whole the Catholics were loyal.
From Henrietta Maria by Haynes, Henrietta
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