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disestablishes
dis·es·tab·lish
/
ˌdɪs
ɪˈstæb
lɪʃ
/
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[
dis-i-
stab
-lish
]
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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).
Origin:
1590–1600;
dis-
1
+
establish
Related forms
dis·es·tab·lish·ment,
noun
un·dis·es·tab·lished,
adjective
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disestablish
(ˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ)
—
vb
(
tr
) to deprive (a church, custom, institution, etc) of established status
dises'tablishment
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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