The freedom to follow one's religious or ethical beliefs.

(obsolete) Expressing astonishment.

plural of conscience clause

(law) A clause in a law, affecting religious matters, to relieve persons of conscientious scruples, especially one to prevent their children being compelled to undergo particular religious instruction.

Anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views.

making somebody feel guilty.

Without any qualms of conscience; not feeling guilty for one's misdeeds.

plural of conscience round

A blank round of ammunition issued to one or more members of a firing squad without telling them, so that each person in the squad knows there is a chance that they themselves did not fire the lethal shot.

(religion) A review of one's thoughts, words, actions, and omissions for the purpose of ascertaining their conformity with, or deviation from, the moral law.