disestablishment

/ˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. The act of ending the official status of something, especially a church or organization that is supported by the government.
    • The debate over disestablishment often centers on the separation of church and state.
    • Many people argued for the disestablishment of the state-funded arts council.
    • The disestablishment of the national church was a major political issue in the 19th century.
  2. The act of removing something from a position of power or authority.
    • The disestablishment of the traditional hierarchy was a key goal of the reform movement.
    • The disestablishment of the old committee made way for a new leadership team.
    • Calls for the disestablishment of the monarchy have grown louder in recent years.
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