Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disestablish

verb

/ˌdɪs.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

Definition

To end the legal status of something, especially the official recognition of a church or religious organization.

Examples

The government decided to disestablish the official church, leading to significant changes in religious practices.
Activists aimed to disestablish laws that favored certain religious groups over others.
Disestablishing the institution required a lengthy legal process and public debate.

Meaning

Disestablish means to remove the established status or authority of an institution, particularly in relation to a state or government recognizing a church as an official entity.