"Free Exercise Clause" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Free Exercise Clause}} Free Exercise Clause
  1. (US, law) A clause in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, stating Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Tags: US Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: free-exercise clause, free exercise clause Holonyms: First Amendment Coordinate_terms: Establishment Clause

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