disestablish

[ 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).

disestablish

/ ˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˌdisesˈtablishment, noun

Other Words From

• dises·tablish·ment noun
• undis·es·tablished adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disestablish¹

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

Example Sentences

Really, if this is all the "loyal laity" can do, I may as well disestablish myself.

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Nijni-Novgorod (99,000) is noted for its fair, an Asiatic institution which modern civilisation will no doubt soon disestablish.

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It is thought right to disestablish the Church: well, then, let the Clergy go!

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The great business of the session of 1869 was, of course, the Bill to disestablish and disendow the Irish Church.

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You must not disestablish the Church: you must not even leave the Church: you must stop inside it and think what you choose.

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Related Words

• abrogate
• annul
• cancel
• dissolve
• eradicate
• nullify
• overthrow
• overturn
• prohibit
• put an end to
• repeal
• rescind
• revoke
• set aside
• stamp out
• suppress
• terminate
• wipe out