### Question
How is the term demonstrates defined?


### Answer
The term **demonstrates** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2000bb* as the following:

> meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21B-RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION**

