disestablish
Use Disestablish in a sentence
ɪˈstæb verb (used with object)
1.
to deprive of the character of being established; cancel; abolish.
2.
to withdraw exclusive state recognition or support from (a church).
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to deprive (a church, custom, institution, etc) of established status | |
| dises'tablishment | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The legislative authority may disestablish an area by ordinance after a hearing before the legislative authority.
The city council may disestablish an area by ordinance after a hearing before the city council.
The city council may disestablish a district by ordinance after a hearing before the city council.
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