"Lemon test" meaning in All languages combined

See Lemon test on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: After Lemon v. Kurtzman, the United States Supreme Court case in which the test was first spelled out. Lemon is the surname of its lead plaintiff, Alton Lemon. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Lemon test}} Lemon test
  1. The test for whether a government action violates the Establishment Clause of the United States' constitution: it does so if it lacks a secular purpose, has its primary effect as promoting or inhibiting religion, or fosters an excessive entanglement of government with religion. Wikipedia link: Alton Lemon, Lemon v. Kurtzman
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