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DISESTABLISH

\dˌɪsɪstˈablɪʃ], \dˌɪsɪstˈablɪʃ], \d_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_s_t_ˈa_b_l_ɪ_ʃ]\

Definitions of DISESTABLISH

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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deprive (an established church) of its status

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

deprive (an established church) of its status

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To take away what has been established or settled, esp. applied to the English church as established by law.
DISESTABLISHMENT.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

DISESTABLISHMENT.
To deprive of established character; withdraw state patronage from, as a church.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To remove from being established, especially the Church from being established by the State.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To remove from being established; to unsettle; to overthrow.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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