大学英语词汇短语释义解析及例句 conscience clause


释义：

conscience clause 道德条款（说明因其宗教或道德的原则不能遵守某一规定时，可不受处分的法律条款）

例句：



In his speech, the president indicated he may be willing to cede some ground in the ongoing political battle over abortion, calling for a "sensible conscience clause" to be included in any potential new freedom of choice legislation, so that doctors and nurses who oppose abortions cannot be forced to perform them.



He also endorsed the drafting of a "sensible conscience clause" to "honor the conscience" of doctors and other medical workers opposed to abortion.