Constitution of the Republic of Lebanon 1926, as amended to 2004
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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    C. Lebanon is a democratic parliamentary republic based upon the respect of public freedoms, freedom of opinion and freedom of belief; and of social justice and equality in rights and duties among all citizens, without distinction or preference.
    … (Preamble)
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    ج. لبنان جمهورية ديمقراطية برلمانية، تقوم على احترام الحريات العامة وفي طليعتها حرية الرأي والمعتقد، وعلى العدالة الاجتماعية والمساواة في الحقوق والواجبات بين جميع المواطنين دون تمايز أو تفضيل.
    ... (التّوطئة)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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    All Lebanese are equal before the law. They equally enjoy civil and political rights, and assume obligations and public duties without any distinction among them. (Art. 7)
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    كل اللبنانيين متساوون أمام القانون وهم يتمتعون بالحقوق المدنية والسياسية ويتحملون الفرائض والواجبات العامة دونما تمييز بينهم. (المادّة 7)
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Constitution of Lebanon 1926, as amended to 2004 (English). According to Art. 11: “The Arabic language is the official national language. ...”

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Constitution of Lebanon 1926, as amended to 2004 (Arabic).

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