conscience clause

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounconscience clause (plural conscience clauses)

plural conscience clauses

  1. lawA 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.
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