nonjurant

/nɒnˈdʒʊrənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who refuses to take an oath or swear allegiance, especially a person who refuses to swear allegiance to a monarch or government.

“The nonjurant members of parliament refused to take their oath and were subsequently removed from their positions.”

Synonyms

  • oath-refuser
  • recusant

Antonyms

  • juror
  • oath-taker