freedom of religion

noun phrase

: the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference

Examples of freedom of religion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026

In his speech to the Spanish parliament Monday, Leo framed the right of the church to keep priest-penitent conversations confidential as a matter of freedom of religion. —Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Crackdown on young Christian influencers Cuba has long been criticized for restricting freedom of religion, and the government prohibits religious practice if churches are not authorized by the state. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

The most common reading of the establishment clause is that freedom of religion prohibits the installation of a state religion or religious tests to hold state office. —Samuel Perry, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for freedom of religion

• irreligion
• pigeon

Legal Definition

freedom of religion

freedom of re·​li·​gion

: the right especially as guaranteed under the free exercise clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to practice one's religion or exercise one's beliefs without intervention by the government and to be free of the exercise of authority by a church through the government see also free exercise clause

Note: The freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment can be overcome by a showing by the government of a compelling state interest. On this basis, practices used in some religions, such as bigamy, are prohibited despite the First Amendment guarantee.