Nonjuror Definition

nŏn-jo͝orər, -ôr
noun
One who refuses to take an oath, as of allegiance.
American Heritage
Any of the clergymen of the Church of England who refused to take an oath of allegiance at the accession of William and Mary in 1689
Webster's New World

One who is not a juror. [from 19th c.]

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Noun

Singular:
nonjuror
Plural:
nonjurors

Origin of Nonjuror

  • non– juror one who takes an oath (obsolete)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From non- +"Ž juror.

    From Wiktionary

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