The meaning of Recalcitrance and additional information.

Recalcitrant(a.) Kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or opposition; refractory.

Recalcitrate(v. i.) To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

Recalcitrate(v. t.) To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.