disestablish

[ 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 of disestablish

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; dis-1 + establish

Other words from disestablish

  • dis·es·tab·lish·ment, noun
  • un·dis·es·tab·lished, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for disestablish

disestablish

/ (ˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ) /


verb
  1. (tr) to deprive (a church, custom, institution, etc) of established status

Derived forms of disestablish

  • disestablishment, noun

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