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NONJUROR

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Nonjuror.

Nonjuror - as a noun

Someone who refuses to swear a particular oath, specifically a clergyman who refused to take the oath of allegiance to william and mary in 1689.

One who is not a juror.

Example Sentences

"The nonjurors were members of the Church of England who refused to swear oaths of allegiance to the Protestant King William III."
"The nonjurors believed that their loyalty should be to the Stuart dynasty instead of the new Protestant monarchs."
"Many nonjurors were clergy who were deprived of their positions in the church for refusing to take the oath."
"The nonjurors formed a separate faction within the Church of England."
"Some nonjurors were imprisoned or fined for their refusal to swear allegiance to the new monarch."
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Word Game Points

Is NONJUROR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nonjuror is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NONJUROR has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is NONJUROR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nonjuror is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NONJUROR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is NONJUROR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nonjuror is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NONJUROR has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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