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Non-Conformist

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. One who refuses to comply with others; one who refuses to join in the established forms of worship. Non-conformists are of two sorts:
(1) Such as absent themselves from divine worship in the Established Church through total irre-llgion, and attend the service of no other persuasion;
(2) such as attend the religious service of another persuasion. Wharton.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. Cn who refuses to comply with others; one who refuses to join in the established forms of worship. Nen-conformists are of two sorts: (1) Such as absent themselves from divine worship in the Established Church through total {rreligion, and attend the service of no other persuasion; (2) such as attend the religious service of another persuasion, Wharton. Non consentit qui errat. LBract. fol. 44. He who mistakes dues not consent.