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laïcité

"Laïcité" is the principle of secularism, ensuring the separation of religion and state and promoting neutrality in public institutions.

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  • La laïcité garantit la séparation entre l'État et les institutions religieuses.

    Secularity guarantees the separation between the State and religious institutions.

    Here, 'laïcité' is used as a noun referring to the principle of separating governmental powers from religious influence.

  • En France, la laïcité est un principe fondamental de la société.

    In France, secularity is a fundamental principle of society.

    In this sentence, 'laïcité' is characterized as a foundational concept in the societal structure, emphasizing its importance.

  • Les écoles publiques appliquent la laïcité en excluant l'enseignement religieux.

    Public schools apply secularity by excluding religious education.

    Here, 'laïcité' denotes the application of the secular principle specifically in the domain of public education policies.

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