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A law (or portion of a law) which allows individuals (or institutions) the right to refuse to do something which is contrary to their moral or religious beliefs. For example, some state laws regulating abortion specifically state that no hospital, physician, or hospital employee may be compelled to participate in an abortion. The employee would have to state the refusal in writing, and could not be disciplined or sued for refusing to participate.<\/p>\n

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