disestablish
(dis′i stab′lis̸h, dis′i stab′-)
transitive verb
- to deprive of the status of being established
- to deprive (a state church) of official sanction and support by the government
See disestablish in American Heritage Dictionary 4
transitive verb dis·es·tab·lished,
dis·es·tab·lish·ing,
dis·es·tab·lish·es - To alter the status of (something established by authority or general acceptance).
- To deprive (a church) of official governmental support.
Related Forms:
- disˌes·tabˈlish·ment noun
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