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nonjuror Meaning
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nonjuror (n.)
One of those adherents of James II. who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, or to their successors, after the revolution of 1688; a Jacobite.
nonjuror Sentence Examples
- The nonjurors refused to swear allegiance to the new king, William III.
- The nonjurors were clergy who refused to accept the authority of the post-Revolution government.
- The nonjurors' resistance led to their removal from their positions and persecution.
- Despite facing hardships, the nonjurors remained steadfast in their beliefs.
- The nonjuror movement eventually declined, but it left a lasting legacy of resistance to tyranny.
- The nonjurors were not only clerics but also included a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life.
- The nonjuror community established its own churches and schools, maintaining their religious identity.
- The nonjurors' refusal to compromise inspired others to stand up for their principles.
- The persecution of nonjurors highlighted the tensions between religious and political authority in the 17th century.
- The nonjuror movement played a significant role in shaping the religious and political landscape of post-Revolution England.
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One of those adherents of James II. who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, or to their successors, after the revolution of 1688; a Jaco
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The nonjurors refused to swear allegiance to the new king, William III.
The nonjurors were clergy who refused to accept the authority of the post-Revolution government.
The nonjurors' resistance led to their removal from their positions and persecution.
Despite facing hardships, the nonjurors remained steadfast in their beliefs.
