free exercise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Legal experts note that faith-led protests often invoke First Amendment protections for both free exercise of religion and free assembly, making these clashes particularly sensitive.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

She argued the court should hear her case to decide whether the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the 1st Amendment should have protected her from being sued.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Taylor, the latest in a string of court cases offering substantial protections for certain people’s free exercise of religion, many questions remain.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025

And Sotomayor held that, under the free exercise and establishment clauses of the First Amendment, a state cannot favor certain faiths or denominations over others.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2025

The Constitution provides: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

From The Short Constitution by Russell, William F.