recusancy

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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 Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)

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 Haynes, Henrietta

In 1637 he was declared exempt from the recusancy laws by the king’s order, but in 1639 he again petitioned for relief.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

The oppression of the Catholic gentry was limited to an exaction, more or less rigorous at different times, of the fines for recusancy or non-attendance at public worship.

From History of the English People, Volume IV by Green, John Richard

I believe the reason of this recusancy is the fear of disgusting my friends, as with a book open always at the same page.

From The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. by Carlyle, Thomas