The clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
Example sentencesExamples
Under this test the government does not violate the Establishment Clause unless it (1) provides direct aid to religion in a way that would tend to establish a state church, or (2) coerces people to support or participate in religion against their will.
Definition of Establishment Clause in US English:
Establishment Clause
noun
Law
The clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
Example sentencesExamples
Under this test the government does not violate the Establishment Clause unless it (1) provides direct aid to religion in a way that would tend to establish a state church, or (2) coerces people to support or participate in religion against their will.