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prisoner of conscience

Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code

United States Code

22 U.S.C. § 8756 — in this section

The term "prisoner of conscience" means a person who—

(A) is imprisoned or otherwise physically restricted solely in response to the peaceful exercise of the human rights of such person; and

(B) has not used violence or advocated violence or hatred.