recusancy
Example Sentences
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In the spring of 1605 the exasperation of the Catholics was increased by James again imposing the recusancy fines, and the little band of plotters increased in numbers, although never allowed to become large.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson) Sharpe
Continued recusancy was to be punished by placing filth outside the culprit's door on feast-days.
From Life in the Medieval University by Robert S. Rait
They can prove nothing against me—except, indeed, my recusancy; and that they have known this long time back.
From Come Rack! Come Rope! by Robert Hugh Benson
It will be well, therefore, to quote one singular example to show how this recusancy was encountered.
From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by William Francis Dawson
Charles found himself embarrassed by a request to put in force the recusancy laws, while at the same time he was angered by an open attack upon his favourite.
From Henrietta Maria by Henrietta Haynes
