Disestablishment
(noun)
- The act of ending the official status or recognition of an established institution, especially a state-supported church.
- The ending of a state's recognition or support of an institution or organization.
Origin:
Late 19th century; earliest use found in the times. from dis- + establishment.
Examples:
- The disestablishment of the state church led to religious freedom for citizens.
- The disestablishment of the monarchy caused a major change in the country's political structure.
- The disestablishment of the school was met with opposition by students and faculty.
- The disestablishment of the corporation was the result of financial mismanagement.
- The disestablishment of the company resulted in the loss of many jobs.