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Term: Test Act

Description:

The Test Act refers to a series of laws enacted in England and later in Great Britain aimed at determining the religious conformity of public officeholders. These acts were particularly significant during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Usage:

As a noun:

1. The Test Act required individuals who held public office in England to swear allegiance to the Church of England.

2. The repeal of the Test Act in 1828 marked an important milestone in the quest for religious freedom in Britain.

As a verb:

1. The government decided to test the loyalty of its officials by enforcing the Test Act.

2. The committee plans to test act the new software before deploying it across the organization.

As an adjective:

1. The Test Act legislation sparked widespread controversy and unrest among the dissenting religious communities.

2. The passage of the Test Act led to the exclusion of many competent individuals from public positions based on their religious beliefs.

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