Conventicle Act

The Conventicle Act can refer to any of the following English Acts of Parliament:

  • Conventicle Act of 1593
  • Conventicle Act 1664
  • Conventicles Act 1670
  • A similar law was enacted in Norway in 1741 (see Haugean)

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