The principle or policy of maintaining a separation between religious institutions and the state, ensuring that religious groups do not interfere in governmental affairs and vice versa.
The country's constitution is based on laicism, ensuring that no religious group has influence over political decisions.
The influence or dominance of laypeople in religious affairs; an outlook that favours the role of the laity over that of the clergy.
The rise of laicism within the church led to greater involvement of ordinary members in decision-making.