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disestablishment

[dis-i-stab-lish]

dis·es·tab·lish

[dis-i-stab-lish]
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

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

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