noun
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with established customs, laws, or practices
adjective
refusing to submit to authority or comply with established customs, laws, or practices
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The recusant refused to attend the church service as it went against their beliefs.
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She's a recusant when it comes to following the rules at work.
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I heard he's a recusant when it comes to paying his bills on time.
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The artist was a recusant of traditional painting techniques, opting for a more experimental approach.