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Term: Recalcitrants

Definition:

noun (plural)

1. Those who are stubborn or unwilling to obey or comply with authority or rules.

2. A group of people who resist or oppose change or reforms.

Sample Sentences:

1. The teacher had a hard time dealing with the recalcitrants in the class as they refused to follow any instructions.

2. The recalcitrants among the staff protested against the new management policies and demanded the old ones to be reinstated.

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