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
v. t. To unsettle; to break up (anything established); to deprive, as a church, of its connection with the state. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
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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)