1. (

• nonconformist ,
• recusant

) someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct ;

1. (

• dissentient ,
• recusant

) (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England ;

2. (

• recusant

) refusing to submit to authority; "the recusant electors...cooperated in electing a new Senate"- Mary W.Williams ;