42 U.S.C. § 2000bb-2 : US Code - Section 2000BB-2: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb-2 : US Code - Section 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.