nonjurant (Meaning)
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nonjurant (a.)
Nonjuring.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nonjurant
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nonjurant Sentence Examples
- The nonjurant priest refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new king.
- The nonjurors were a group of dissenters who rejected the authority of the established church.
- The Scottish nonjurants were particularly active in the Jacobite cause.
- The nonjurors faced legal persecution and social ostracism for their beliefs.
- The nonjurant bishop consecrated new priests in secret to continue their lineage.
- The nonjurant movement eventually dwindled in the 18th century as the Hanoverian dynasty became more secure.
- The nonjurors left a lasting legacy in the Anglican Communion, with some branches still adhering to their principles.
- The nonjurant tradition emphasizes the importance of loyalty to conscience and the sacredness of tradition.
- Nonjurant theologians argued that the established church had compromised its integrity by accepting the supremacy of the state.
- The tenacity of the nonjurants testifies to the deep religious convictions that motivated them.
FAQs About the word nonjurant
Nonjuring.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The nonjurant priest refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new king.
The nonjurors were a group of dissenters who rejected the authority of the established church.
The Scottish nonjurants were particularly active in the Jacobite cause.
The nonjurors faced legal persecution and social ostracism for their beliefs.
