nonjuror
nonjuror · nonjurors
Someone who refuses to swear a particular oath, specifically a clergyman who refused…Someone who refuses to swear a particular oath, specifically a clergyman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary in 1689.
/nɒnˈdʒʊəɹə/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)Someone who refuses to swear a particular oath, specifically a clergyman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary in 1689.
One who is not a juror.
Origin
From non- + juror.From non- + juror.
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Forms
plural: nonjurorsWord family
1 related wordsDerivednonjurorism