Religious Sect
/ˈrɪlɪdʒəs sɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A group organized around shared religious beliefs, often distinct from established religious institutions, which may be subject to legal scrutiny in contexts of freedom of religion, discrimination, or cult regulation.
The court examined whether the religious sect’s practices were protected under freedom of religion.
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- religious sects
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Commentary
Use precise context when referring to 'religious sect' in legal documents, as implications vary significantly between protected religious activity and potentially unlawful conduct.
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