Definition of DISESTABLISHMENT

disestablishment

Meanings

Plural: disestablishments

Noun

  • the act terminating an established state of affairs; especially ending a connection with the Church of England
  • The downgrading or dissolution of something that had been established.
  • The downgrading or dissolution of something that had been established.
  • Specifically, the removal of state privileges or patronage from a given church; the removal of a policy of having an official governing religion.

Origin / Etymology

By surface analysis, dis- + establishment, or, by surface analysis, dis- + establish + -ment.

Antonyms

establishment

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