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recusancy

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[rek-yuh-zuhn-see, ri-koo-] / ˈrɛk yə zən si, rɪˈku- /

noun

  1. the state of being recusant.

  2. obstinate refusal or opposition.

Etymology

Origin of recusancy

First recorded in 1555–65; recus(ant) + -ancy

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