"Establishment Clause" meaning in English

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Proper name

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

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