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Which of the following BEST defines the underlined word in the following sentence? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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Which word is underlined?

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Its A

Step-by-step explanation:

Abridging is underlined, it means: Shortening, limiting, or cut off. Reduced in this case.

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