Disestablish

[dɪsɪ'stæblɪʃ;dɪse-]

(verb.) deprive (an established church) of its status.

Edited by Estelle--From WordNet

(v. t.) To unsettle; to break up (anything established); to deprive, as a church, of its connection with the state.

Typist: Richard

v. a. [Rare.] Abolish, overthrow, annul, discontinue, abrogate, set aside, do away.

Inputed by Eleanor

v.t. to take away what has been established or settled esp. of the standing of church as established by law.—n. Disestab′lishment.

Typist: Phil