freedom of religion
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/
Noun
freedom of religion (uncountable)
- The fundamental human right to hold, adopt, change, or abandon any religion or belief, without the fear of harm or prosecution.
Usage notes
- The use of this phrase may be subject to controversy as it depends on differing interpretations of reasonable restrictions. For example, some religious practices may be forbidden in some countries by human rights legislation.
Translations
the right to hold any religious beliefs
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Further reading
- freedom of religion on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- “freedom of religion”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.