separation of church and state

noun phrase

: the act or state of keeping government and religion separate from each other

Examples of separation of church and state in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His church is part of the archconservative Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, which does not believe in the separation of church and state. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

Critics argue that the mandate is unconstitutional and violates separation of church and state. —Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

Since coming out eight years ago as the only openly nonbelieving member of Congress, the San Rafael Democrat has embarked on a crusade to uphold the constitutional separation of church and state. —Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026

Baptists who argue for strict separation of church and state have done so for several reasons. —Christopher Schelin, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026

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Legal Definition

separation of church and state

: the separation of religion and government mandated under the establishment clause and the free exercise clause of the U.S. Constitution that forbids governmental establishment or preference of a religion and that preserves religious freedom from governmental intrusion