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dis·es·tab·lish  (ds-stblsh)
tr.v. dis·es·tab·lished, dis·es·tab·lish·ing, dis·es·tab·lish·es
1. To alter the status of (something established by authority or general acceptance).
2. To deprive (a church) of official governmental support.
dises·tablish·ment n.
disestablish
Verb
to deprive (a church or religion) of established status
disestablishment n
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Verb1.disestablish - deprive (an established church) of its status
church service, church - a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church"
impoverish, deprive - take away


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