Definition of Disestablishment

1. Noun. The act terminating an established state of affairs; especially ending a connection with the Church of England.

Generic synonyms: Group Action
Derivative terms: Disestablish

Definition of Disestablishment

1. n. The act or process of unsettling or breaking up that which has been established; specifically, the withdrawal of the support of the state from an established church; as, the disestablishment and disendowment of the Irish Church by Act of Parliament.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disestablishment

disentitled
disentitles
disentitling
disepalous
disequilibrate
disequilibrated
disequilibrates
disequilibria
disequilibrium
disequilibrium
disequilibriums
disestablish
disestablished
disestablishes
disestablishing
disestablishment (current term)
disesteem
disesteemed
disesteeming
disesteems
diseur
diseurs
diseuse
diseuses
disfame
disfames
disfavor
disfavored
disfavoring
disfavors

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