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

The separation of church and state is not equivalent to the suppression of the church by the state. —Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

But, in a country that involves separation of church and state, your belief should not be forced on everyone else. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024

As a result, a national nonprofit organization that advocates for the separation of church and state has filed a complaint with Boise State regarding Danielson and his actions at a public university. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025

While some programs were struck down for violating the separation of church and state, others were upheld. —Suzanne Eckes, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025

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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