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42 U.S.C. § 2

Title 42 Chapter 21 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2000bb–2. Definitions

As used in this chapter—

  • (1) the term “government” includes a branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official (or other person acting under color of law) of the United States, or of a covered entity;
  • (2) the term “covered entity” means the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States;
  • (3) the term “demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion; and
  • (4) the term “exercise of religion” means religious exercise, as defined in section 2000cc–5 of this title .

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