"conscience clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: conscience clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} conscience clause (plural conscience clauses)
  1. (law) A clause in a law, affecting religious matters, to relieve persons of conscientious scruples, especially one to prevent their children being compelled to undergo particular religious instruction. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-conscience_clause-en-noun-TUxQf7lW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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