conscience clause

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Synonyms: conscience clauses

Antonyms: conscience clauses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} A clause in a [[law]], affecting [[religious]] matters, to relieve persons of [[conscientious]] [[scruple]]s, especially one to prevent their children being compelled to undergo particular religious instruction.

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