n. the doctrine or political position that opposes the withdrawal of state recognition of an established church; -- used especially concerning the Anglican Church in England. Opposed to
n. The doctrine or political position that advocates abrogating the establishment of a church as the official state religion.. [ PJC ]
Prior to the Puritans, very few earlier believers contended for any form of disestablishmentarianism. David. W. Hall (Savior or Servant? Putting Government in Its Place: The Covenant Foundation, 1996)
n. the doctrine or political position that advocates establishment of a church as the official state religion; -- applied especially to the Church of England.. [ PJC ]