recusant

Noun
  1. Someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct (synset 109977313)
    is a type of: contestant, dissenter, dissident, objector, protester - a person who dissents from some established policy
    subtypes:
    • beat, beatnik - a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
    • bohemian - a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
    • enfant terrible - a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others
    • heretic - a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
    • maverick, rebel - someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
    same as: nonconformist
Adjective
  1. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England (synset 301695755)
    similar to: unorthodox - breaking with convention or tradition
    same as: dissentient
  2. Refusing to submit to authority (synset 301619112)
    "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate"
    similar to: disobedient - not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

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