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.
(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.