Recusancy and Refusal

Recusancy noun - Refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England.

Refusal and recusancy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refusal" instead a noun "Recusancy".

Nearby Word: recusant

Refusal noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.

Recusancy and refusal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recusancy" instead a noun "Refusal".

Nearby Words: refuse, refused, refusing, refuser